Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - PRN Pediatrics

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Tuition benefits

Wellness Options at Work

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Dietitian to provide nutrition consultation and education to patients at the American Family Children's Hospital. This hybrid position allows for flexible scheduling between half or full days.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, clinical experience, and required certifications. UW Health values employee well-being and offers benefits like tuition reimbursement and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical and nutrition-related experience.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
• Maintain professional competency and practice skills.

Skills

Nutrition consultation

Evidence-based medical nutrition therapy

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Madison, WI, United States (Hybrid)

Work Schedule

15% FTE, days. As needed for operations. When scheduled, you will work half or full days between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Summary

Help provide nutrition consultation and education to patients and their families who are screened at or identified with nutrition risk at UW Health.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels, including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement per nutrition related protocols.
• Maintain professional competency and professional practice skills.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum: One (1) year of clinical and nutrition related experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of clinical and nutrition related experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Minimum: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin.
• Illinois Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist credential for interstate practice as required by the State of Illinois for RDNs in the ambulatory setting within 3 months of employment.
• Preferred: Certified specialist as required for the position or ability to complete within the first two years of employment.
• Maintain CPR certification.

EEO and Commitment to Diversity

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.