Pediatric Metabolic Dietitian - Genetics & Complex Care

Nemours; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a full-time Clinical Registered Dietitian to work with pediatric patients who are medically complex. This role involves providing medical nutrition therapy and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and be an RD within 90 days post-hire. Preference is given to those with a master's degree and pediatric experience. Be part of a team dedicated to improving lives through comprehensive nutrition.

Qualifications

• Must obtain RD certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of continuing education to maintain registration and licensure is required.
• Hospital experience, ideally at least 2 years in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Formulate evidence-based nutrition care plans.
• Monitor clinical efficacy of care plans.
• Counsel caregivers on modified diets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Clinical documentation

Intervention formulation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian – Pediatric Genetics and Medically Complex (Full-Time)

Location: Nemours Children’s Health – Jacksonville, FL

Position Summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to children with genetic conditions and who are medically complex. In this rewarding full-time role, you will become an indispensable member of multidisciplinary care teams caring for children from birth through age 18. You will have the unique opportunity to apply advanced medical nutrition therapy to patients navigating complex medical conditions with a primary focus on managing inborn errors of metabolism and providing enteral nutrition support. If you are passionate about blending cutting-edge clinical science with compassionate, family-centered care, this role offers an exceptional platform to elevate your clinical practice.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Calculate precise pediatric nutrient requirements.
• Formulate evidence-based nutrition care plans.
• Implement tailored metabolic interventions.
• Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Patient Counseling & Education

• Counsel caregivers on modified diets.
• Instruct families on specialized formulas.
• Assess caregiver comprehension and compliance.
• Log detailed patient education metrics.

Case Evaluation & Continuity

• Monitor care plan clinical efficacy.
• Evaluate therapeutic goal progress.
• Deliver ordered follow-up care.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Review current metabolic genetic and nutrition support literature.
• Complete targeted continuing education activities.
• Maintain Commission on Dietetic Registration portfolio.

Requirements

• Must have completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).Must have completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration and licensure. Master’s Degree in Nutrition related field preferred.
• Must obtain RD certificate within 90 days of hire by passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Obtain Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status through the Delaware Department of State: Division of Professional Regulation within 6 months of hire. Additional state Licensure in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or New Jersey may be required, based on the position. Additional specialty certification preferred (CDE, CNSC and or CSP).
• Hospital experience preferred; at least 2 years pediatric experience preferred.