REGISTERED DIETITIAN II-PEDIATRICS

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care for infants, children, and adolescents. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement nutrition strategies for outpatient pediatric patients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics, an active RD license, and advanced certification or Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required.
• Registration with American Dietetic Association (RD) required.
• Advanced dietitian certification through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or a Master’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and intervention for pediatric patients.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans to promote growth and health.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Deliver inpatient/outpatient nutrition counseling and consults on nutrition support.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition

Dietary counseling

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Advanced Dietitian certification or Master’s degree

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Pediatric Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and intervention for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The dietitian collaborates with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized nutrition care plans that promote growth, development, and optimal health outcomes for pediatric patients in the outpatient setting.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, inpatient/outpatient diet counseling, consults regarding advance nutrition support, as well as assist in other areas related to the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Under general supervision it is responsible for providing optimal nutritional care to patients, which complies with the Joint Commission and title 22 regulations and the standards of care in the dietetic profession.

Under general supervision is responsible for providing optimal nutritional care to patients, which compiles with the Joint Commission and title 22 regulations and the standards of care in the dietetic profession.

Responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, inpatient/outpatient diet counseling, consults regarding advance nutrition support, as well as assist in other areas related to the Food and Nutrition Services Department

Experience Required

Minimum 3 years clinical experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required.

License/Certification Requirements

Registration with American Dietetic Association required.

• Proof of required RD License(s) and/or Certification(s) due at time of hire.

Advanced dietician certification through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or Master Degree required