Pediatric Clinical Dietitian - PRN Nutrition Care Leader

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Casual/PRN) to join our pediatric nutrition team. The role provides clinical nutrition consultations in coordination with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.

You will assess, plan, and implement nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, with a focus on pediatric populations. Strong collaboration, documentation in EPIC, and on-call rotation support are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework CADE‑accredited.
• Minimum one year of experience required.
• Must obtain RD certificate within 6 months of hire by passing the national examination (CDR).
• Obtain Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status within 6 months of RD certificate.
• Additional state licensure in PA, MD, or NJ may be required based on position.
• Master’s degree in nutrition preferred.
• Hospital pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition consults and referrals from Nemours and community providers.
• Assess and intervene for inpatients and outpatients with age-appropriate nutrition plans.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on diet history, labs, medications, and growth needs.
• Provide counseling on pediatric diets and formulas and calculate specialized formulas.
• Document assessments and recommendations in EPIC.
• Participate in team rounds and coordinate with care teams.
• Prescribe enteral and parenteral nutrition orders as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of nutrition guidelines and therapies.
• Serve as nutrition resource to medical staff and families.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatric nutrition

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Casual/PRN) to join our pediatric nutrition team. The role provides clinical nutrition consultations in coordination with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.

You will assess, plan, and implement nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, with a focus on pediatric populations. Strong collaboration, documentation in EPIC, and on-call rotation support are essential.