Dietitian - Pediatric Clinical Dietitian

Pediatric Dietitian

Pediatric Dietitian Profession: Dietary Services Specialty: Pediatric Dietitian Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (08:00 - 17:00) Experience: 2 Years Pediatric Acute Care Experience Required License: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certifications: Required Must-Have: - 2 Years Work Experience - Pediatric Acute Care Experience - Ability to Float Description: Pediatric Dietitian needed. First-time travelers are accepted. Requires a minimum of 2 years of work experience with at least 2 years in pediatric acute care. Schedule consists of 5 days a week from 8 am to 5 pm. Floating is required. Weekend rotations generally occur every 2 months or as needed. Certifications required include RD/RDN. Essential skills include: Enteral and parenteral nutrition. Management of elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. Experience with heart failure and diabetes. Knowledge of diabetic ketoacidosis and low blood sugar. Skills in handling abdominal wounds and surgeries. Understanding of chronic diarrhea and hyperemesis. Experience with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and effects of pressor use on gastrointestinal functioning. Knowledge of cirrhosis, dialysis, and kidney disease (acute/chronic). Experience in monitoring blood glucose and lipid panels. Familiarity with diuretics, immunosuppressants, insulin, and laxatives. Experience with steroids, dysphagia, appetite stimulants, and aspiration safety. Knowledge of enteral nutrition (tube feedings) and fluid balance. Understanding nutrition therapy complications and therapeutic diet orders. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) expertise is required. Experience with fluid status assessment, cachexia, and cancer-related nutrition. Skilled in chronic wound care and developing treatment plans. Knowledge of dietary guidelines and requirements for malabsorption syndromes. Experience with metabolic demands and managing morbid obesity. Awareness of nutrient deficiencies and conducting nutrition assessments. Ability to perform nutrition-focused physical examinations (NFPE). Knowledge of refeeding syndrome and acute care hospital/ICU experience is a plus. Specialized training or experience in teaching settings is preferred. This position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in cutting-edge research, emphasizing health equity and access to care for a diverse patient population. The organizational culture is supportive, allowing dietitians to have a strong voice and meaningful impact.