Registered Dietitian I, Neonatal/Pediatrics

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First‑Day Health Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Planning & Financial Well-‑

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Neonatal/Pediatric Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition Services team in Newark, DE. The role focuses on medical nutrition therapy for neonates and children, including enteral/parenteral nutrition and growth monitoring.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, RD credential, and a Master’s degree after 2024. Acute care experience is preferred; opportunity for clinical ladder advancement and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• Acute care clinical dietitian experience preferred.
• Master's degree required after 2024 per credentialing rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Develop and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition plans with the care team.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with neonatology, pediatrics, nursing, and pharmacy.
• Monitor growth, labs, feeding tolerance, and clinical status to optimize nutrition.
• Support human milk and formula management and family education.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Neonatal nutrition

Pediatric nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Master's degree (required post-2024)

Job description

Job Details

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.

#LI-EH1 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.

Post End Date Dec 31, 2026

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/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007‑bed, 1.3‑million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level‑I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level‑I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions

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