Pediatric dietitian for medically complex and genetics

Nemours Children's Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Dietitian in Jacksonville, FL to deliver medical nutrition therapy for medically complex and genetics-based pediatric conditions in an outpatient setting. You will assess, plan, and counsel infants to adolescents, collaborating with physicians, geneticists, nurses, and other team members.

You will monitor progress, adjust plans based on labs, and document care in the EHR, while contributing to education initiatives and quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• RDN credential and Florida licensure eligibility.
• Strong foundation in MNT and pediatrics.
• Experience with genetics/metabolic conditions preferred.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience with EHR documentation and care coordination.
• Commitment to family-centered care and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to infants, children, and adolescents with complex conditions.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized diet plans.
• Deliver counseling to patients and families in collaboration with physicians, geneticists, nurses, and other clinicians.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical status and labs.
• Document care in the electronic health record.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and patient education initiatives.
• Support quality improvement and evidence-based practice in pediatric nutrition and genetics.

Skills

Dietetics & MNT

Diet planning

Pediatric nutrition

Nutritional counseling

Team collaboration

Documentation & EHR

Education

RDN credential

Florida licensure eligibility

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Company Description

Nemours Children's Health is a nonprofit pediatric health organization dedicated to improving the lives and health of children. Through family-centered care in hospitals and clinics across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, Nemours provides advanced clinical services supported by research, education, and advocacy. Founded more than 80 years ago on Alfred I. duPont's vision to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions, Nemours now directly cares for approximately 250,000 children annually, including families who travel nationally and internationally to see its specialists. The organization also leads efforts in prevention, intervention, and child health advocacy beyond its hospital walls. Nemours continues to grow, expanding over a million square feet of child-focused healthcare space designed with input from patients and families.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Pediatric Dietitian role located in Jacksonville, FL, focused on medically complex and genetics-based conditions. The pediatric dietitian will provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and genetic disorders in the outpatient setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, developing individualized diet plans, and delivering nutritional counseling to patients and families in collaboration with physicians, geneticists, nurses, and other allied health professionals. The role involves monitoring patient progress, adjusting nutrition interventions based on clinical status and laboratory data, and documenting care in the electronic health record. The dietitian will also participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, contribute to patient and family education initiatives, and support quality improvement and evidence-based practice related to pediatric nutrition and genetics.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Dietetics and Medical Nutrition Therapy, with the ability to apply evidence-based practices to medically complex and genetics-related pediatric conditions.
• Proficiency in Diet Planning and Child Nutrition, including creating age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and condition-specific nutrition care plans.
• Experience in Nutritional Counseling, with skills in engaging children and families, promoting adherence, and supporting behavior change.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and eligibility for or current state licensure as required in Florida.
• Preferred experience in pediatric clinical nutrition, genetics, metabolic disorders, or complex chronic conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with families and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills, with attention to detail in a clinical setting.
• Commitment to family-centered care, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement or research initiatives.