Pediatric Registered Dietitian I (Nutrition Assessment Lab/Clinical)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Specialist I to join their team. In this vital role, you will perform metabolic tests and provide nutritional care to pediatric patients, ensuring their unique needs are met through tailored nutrition care plans. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, along with registration as a Registered Dietitian and licensure in Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills to navigate complex patient needs effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the health and well-being of children in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and one year of dietetic experience, preferably in pediatrics.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian and licensure in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Perform metabolic tests to analyze body composition and measure energy expenditure.
• Provide nutritional care and develop nutrition care plans for pediatric patients.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Master’s degree in Nutrition

Tools

Indirect Calorimetry

Air Displacement Plethysmography (BOD POD)

Job description

Position is eligible for $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

This Clinical Nutrition Specialist I will be responsible for:

• Performing metabolic tests to analyze body composition and measure resting energy expenditure on inpatient units or outpatients in the Nutrition Assessment Lab using indirect calorimetry and air displacement plethysmography (BOD POD).
• Providing nutritional care to pediatric patients
• Evaluating the medical, biochemical, and nutritional information and assessing patient needs in order to develop and implement the most appropriate nutrition care plans.

To qualify, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and one year of dietetic experience, preferably in pediatrics. Masters preferred.
• Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as a Registered Dietitian.
• Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian.
• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in‑depth, experienced‑based knowledge.
• Good communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions and well‑developed writing skills.