Pediatric Inpatient Dietitian — Collaborative Care

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a registered dietitian to join our Nutrition team. The role focuses on pediatric nutrition assessment, planning, and education within inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, involve families in care, and mentor dietetic interns. A strong foundation in pediatric care and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required
• Experience in pediatric populations
• Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Georgia licensed dietitian
• If dietitian does not currently possess RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 3 months of hire
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
• Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy and determines change.
• Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy which incorporates age-appropriate developmental standards. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
• Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
• Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities.
• Participates as member of interdisciplinary team.
• Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
• Maintains professional development responsibilities.
• Performs other responsibilities as required, including but not limited to departmental committee participation and annual competencies

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master’s of Science or Public Health in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a registered dietitian to join our Nutrition team. The role focuses on pediatric nutrition assessment, planning, and education within inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, involve families in care, and mentor dietetic interns. A strong foundation in pediatric care and communication is essential.