Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics (Sign on Bonus Eligible)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,270 - 79,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, is looking for a Registered Dietitian to provide personalized medical nutrition therapy and education to pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will develop treatment plans based on each patient's unique needs and medical history, collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, current licensure as an LD, and certification as an RD. Experience in clinical nutrition and pediatrics is preferred. The role supports the dietetic internship program and requires flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD).
• Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to patients.
• Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish follow-up, and maintain documentation.
• Assess patients for nutritional deficiencies and review progress notes.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Document management

Nutrient assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field

Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian

Active certification as a Registered Dietitian

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

People seek guidance from a Registered Dietitian (RD) for many reasons, whether to maximize wellness, learn healthier eating habits or decrease the risk of chronic diseases. Using your knowledge and education, you will develop personalized treatment plans for pediatric patients according to their unique medical histories, individual needs and goals. This role is integral to our comprehensive model of care, encompassing every aspect of wellness and health.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education and counseling to patients.
• Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow‑up system and maintain documentation.
• Write changes for diet orders, initiate nutrient intake assessments, assess patients for nutritional deficiencies, evaluate fluids and electrolytes and review laboratory and clinical progress notes.
• Inform physicians of patient nutritional status and need for diet changes.
• Create and revise education materials, participate in program development and develop, implement and market services.
• Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field
• Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD)
• Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD)

Preferred qualifications

• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition or successful completion of CCF Dietetic Internship Program
• Pediatric experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry.
• Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $52,270.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $79,727.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).