Pediatric Inpatient Dietitian - PRN

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

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an All-Star Dietitian to join the Inpatient Nutrition team in Atlanta. The role supports interdisciplinary care, provides nutritional services, and educates patients and families in pediatric settings.

Pediatric nutrition experience is preferred but not required, with RD/LD credential required within 3 months of hire. Principals include collaborating with the care team, directing dietetic interns, and maintaining documentation and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required.
• Education: BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; advanced degree acceptable.
• RD/LD credential or eligibility with recertification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
• Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response.
• Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy with age-appropriate education.
• Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides education for learning needs.
• Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
• Implements standards for documenting all work-related activities.
• Participates as member of interdisciplinary team.
• Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
• Maintains professional development responsibilities.
• Performs other responsibilities including committee participation and competencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Master’s in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an All-Star Dietitian to join the Inpatient Nutrition team in Atlanta. The role supports interdisciplinary care, provides nutritional services, and educates patients and families in pediatric settings.

Pediatric nutrition experience is preferred but not required, with RD/LD credential required within 3 months of hire. Principals include collaborating with the care team, directing dietetic interns, and maintaining documentation and professional development.