Registered Dietitian I, Wilmington Hospital

Christiana Care Health Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Fertility/adoption assistance

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Wilmington, DE is hiring a full-time Registered Dietitian I to support patient nutrition in acute care settings across med/surg, ICU, and stepdown floors. You will assess risk, create care plans, educate patients, and monitor outcomes, delivering care to diverse patient populations.

This role offers a clinical ladder advancement, a daytime schedule with potential weekend rotation, competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and parental leave, and retirement plans with

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

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional risk and evaluate nutritional requirements.
• Develop care plans and provide nutrition education.
• Evaluate patient nutritional outcomes and adjust care as needed.
• Rotate across med/surg, ICU and stepdown floors as required

Skills

Clinical dietitian experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Master's degree requirement after 2024

Job description

Job Details

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

As a Registered Dietitian you would maintain/improve the nutritional status of patients by assessing nutritional risk, evaluating nutritional requirements, developing care plans, providing nutrition education, and evaluating patient nutritional outcomes at a competent level.

This position covers various floors including med/surg, ICU, stepdown, and may rotate between locations.

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

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8a - 4:30p (flexible scheduling)
• Rotating Weekends (every 7th Saturday or Sunday)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Flexible scheduling available, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits

• 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.

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

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

$29.80 - $44.71

EEO Statement

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/

Post End Date

Dec 31, 2026