Pediatric Clinical Dietitian: NICU & Eating Disorders

CHOC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC in Mission Viejo, California, seeks a Clinical Dietitian I to provide age-appropriate nutrition care within a family-centered framework. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and apply pediatric nutrition knowledge to guide medical nutrition therapy.

You will serve as a resource for medical staff and community providers, delivering evidence-based nutrition care while aligning with licensure requirements and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 12-week Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience; pediatrics preferred.
• Successful completion of the RD registration exam within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nutrition care with a family-centered approach.
• Serve as a resource for medical staff, nursing, and community providers.
• Apply pediatric nutrition knowledge and medical nutrition therapy to deliver evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote safe care within licensure and hospital regulations and support hospital systems.

Skills

Family-centered care

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Safety/regulatory adherence

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian

Job description

CHOC in Mission Viejo, California, seeks a Clinical Dietitian I to provide age-appropriate nutrition care within a family-centered framework. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and apply pediatric nutrition knowledge to guide medical nutrition therapy.

You will serve as a resource for medical staff and community providers, delivering evidence-based nutrition care while aligning with licensure requirements and hospital policies.