Pediatric Dietitian: Transform Care with Nutrition Therapy

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Dietitian-Nutritionist to formulate and implement pediatric nutrition therapy plans for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and documents care in the EMR to support growth and recovery.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Dietetics, RD/RDN certification, and strong skills in pediatric nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning; licensure requirements vary by state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics is required.
• Master's degree in Dietetics is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care process and pediatric nutrition therapy plans.
• Documents nutrition care in accordance with policy and guidelines.
• Screens and triages nutrition consults for all age groups.
• Completes nutrition assessments and identifies nutrition problems.
• Monitors formula orders and prepares special recipes as needed.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and case management.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Pediatric Nutrition

Growth assessment

Clinical collaboration

Counseling patients/families

Critical thinking

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

EMR/Charting system

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Dietitian-Nutritionist to formulate and implement pediatric nutrition therapy plans for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and documents care in the EMR to support growth and recovery.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Dietetics, RD/RDN certification, and strong skills in pediatric nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning; licensure requirements vary by state.