Pediatric Clinical Dietitian I (RD)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Clinical Dietitian I to provide nutrition assessment, diet formulation, and education to patients across NICU, pediatrics, and specialty units.

The role requires RD licensure within 90 days, a bachelor's or master's in nutrition, and 1 year of relevant experience. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed and licensed as a Registered Dietitian within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field required; Master's preferred for new grads after 2024.
• Minimum 1 year experience or internship in maternal/child health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of patients using clinical data and records.
• Develop and adjust individualized nutrition care plans.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to implement nutrition orders.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary formulation

RD licensure

EMR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/public health nutrition

Master's degree in nutrition/clinical specialty

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Clinical Dietitian I to provide nutrition assessment, diet formulation, and education to patients across NICU, pediatrics, and specialty units.

The role requires RD licensure within 90 days, a bachelor's or master's in nutrition, and 1 year of relevant experience. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and ensure HIPAA compliance.