Registered Dietitian I, Neonatal/Pediatrics

Christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement $5,250/year

Fertility & adoption support

Paid parental leave 12 weeks

Retirement plans with 403(b) match

Job summary

ChristianaCare is hiring a full-time Registered Dietitian I for our hospital in Newark, DE. This Neonatal/Pediatric Dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with the clinical nutrition services team to optimize growth and outcomes for neonatal and pediatric patients.

The role offers opportunities for advancement through a clinical ladder, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm and a range of comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
• Master’s Degree required after graduating in 2024.
• Experience in acute care facility preferred.
• NICU/pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Develop enteral and parenteral nutrition plans with care team.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with neonatology and pediatrics.
• Monitor growth, labs, and feeding tolerance.
• Support human milk and formula management.
• Provide family-centered education and counseling.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Precept interns and new staff.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Neonatal/Pediatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family education

Precept interns

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Master’s degree required after 2024

Job description

ChristianaCare is hiring a full-time Registered Dietitian I our hospital in Newark, DE.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Neonatal/Pediatric Dietitian to join our Clinical Nutrition Services team. This role specializes in medical nutrition therapy for neonatal and pediatric populations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical experience, critical thinking skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal growth and outcomes in complex patient populations.

This position has an opportunity for advancement with a clinical ladder.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, Day Shift.
• Flexible scheduling available, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, First-Day Health Coverage: Comprehensive first-day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth: Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Grow Your Family with Confidence: We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.
• Paid Parental Leave: Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being: Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%-5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for neonatal and pediatric patients, including premature and medically complex infants.
• Develop and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition plans, including TPN/macronutrient adjustments in collaboration with the care team.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, working closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, nursing, pharmacy, and SLP.
• Monitor growth trends, labs, feeding tolerance, and clinical status to optimize nutrition outcomes.
• Support human milk and formula management, including fortification strategies and specialized feeding plans.
• Provide family-centered education and counseling for caregivers.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, guideline development, and evidence-based practice changes.
• Precept interns and new staff, supporting professional development within the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
• Experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care facility preferred.
• Master’s Degree required after graduating in 2024, as required by Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICU and/or pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with neonatal growth standards, human milk fortification, TPN enteral and parenteral feeding management, and feeding challenges (e.g., prematurity, GI disorders).
• Advanced credential (or pursuit of): CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) or CSP (Certified Specialist in Pediatrics).
• Experience participating in or leading multidisciplinary care teams or specialty programs.

Special Requirements:

• Required to maintain Commission of Dietetic Registration requirements and Licensure with the State of Delaware and/or Maryland as applicable at time of hire.

Hourly Pay Range: $29.22 - $43.83

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

EEO Posting Statement:

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/