Pediatric Dietitian: Impactful Nutrition Therapy for Kids

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist to formulate and implement pediatric nutrition therapy for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The role requires collaboration with clinical teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure evidence-based nutrition care.

The position involves nutrition assessment, plan development, and patient education across infancy to adulthood, with documented outcomes in the EMR and coordination with foodservice and case management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD/RDN) required.
• Tennessee licensure as Dietitian-Nutritionist required.
• Pediatric nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric nutrition therapy and document in EMR.
• Assess and document nutrition status; perform pediatric nutrition-focused assessments.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and foodservice.
• Monitor formula orders and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about nutrition across the lifecycle.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Pediatric nutrition therapy

Growth assessment knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Counseling and education

Medical nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

EMR system

Excel

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist to formulate and implement pediatric nutrition therapy for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The role requires collaboration with clinical teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure evidence-based nutrition care.

The position involves nutrition assessment, plan development, and patient education across infancy to adulthood, with documented outcomes in the EMR and coordination with foodservice and case management.