Pediatric Nutrition Specialist - Per Diem

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide comprehensive nutritional care across hospital patients under supervision of senior dietitians and nutrition directors. You will assess patients, develop plans, document progress, and participate in discharge planning while supporting education for patients, families, and staff.

Role requires ACEND-approved training, RDN eligibility or credential, RI license within 3 months, and strong nutrition knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field per ACEND.
• Completed ACEND supervised practice and passed the RDN exam or eligible with schedule date.
• Rhode Island license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of license application submitted upon employment.
• If registration eligible, must have RI license as Dietitian/Nutritionist Graduate Practice.
• Unlicensed notes cosigned by a licensed RD until licensure obtained.
• Strong understanding of nutrition care process and relevant nutrition knowledge.
• Analytical and communication skills; able to develop nutrition care plans.
• Proficient MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Uses data to identify nutrition-related problems and plans care.
• Assesses medical, personal, family, and psychosocial history.
• Evaluates anthropometric indicators and reference data.
• Reviews laboratory profiles and medical tests relevant to nutrition.
• Performs NFPE and documents nutrition care plans in EHR.
• Monitors nutrition status and updates care plans accordingly.
• Directs support personnel in assigned areas as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning from a nutritional perspective.
• Provides inpatient and outpatient nutrition education to patients and families.
• Offers nutrition education to physicians and other health professionals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or related concentration from ACEND-approved program

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or eligibility

Rhode Island Dietitian/Nutritionist license within 3 months of hire

Rhode Island license application on employment

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide comprehensive nutritional care across hospital patients under supervision of senior dietitians and nutrition directors. You will assess patients, develop plans, document progress, and participate in discharge planning while supporting education for patients, families, and staff.

Role requires ACEND-approved training, RDN eligibility or credential, RI license within 3 months, and strong nutrition knowledge.