Pediatric Clinical Dietitian: CF & Breathing Institute

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Professional to provide evidence-based nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients. The role supports the Breathing Institute, with CF-focused clinics and broader population coverage across multiple Denver Metro campuses.

The position emphasizes teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting, opportunities for professional growth, and alignment with organizational mission and quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master's Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
• Two (2) years clinical nutrition required. Preferred experience in pediatrics.
• Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission on Dietetic Registration guidelines. CNSC, CSO, or CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
• Collaborates as a member of committees, task forces, and/or workgroups.
• Works collaboratively as a member of committees, task forces, and workgroups, and is involved in projects that support the organization's mission.
• Financial Responsibility: Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
• Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in their clinical practice. Provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Pursues professional growth and skill development.
• Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination. Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
• Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
• Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards.
• Participates in advocacy, policy and procedure review, quality improvement and/or research.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree for 2024 grads

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Professional to provide evidence-based nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients. The role supports the Breathing Institute, with CF-focused clinics and broader population coverage across multiple Denver Metro campuses.

The position emphasizes teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting, opportunities for professional growth, and alignment with organizational mission and quality care standards.