Registered Dietitian I, Wilmington Hospital

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) The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical experience, critical thinking skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal growth and outcomes in complex patient populations. The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care by assessing patients’ nutritional status, identifying nutrition risks, and developing individualized care plans to support optimal health outcomes. managing enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies, documenting assessments and malnutrition classifications, providing nutrition education to patients and families, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to implement evidence-based nutrition interventions. The role also supports discharge planning, quality improvement initiatives, staff education, student mentorship, and departmental programs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards. Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift Flexible scheduling available, 8:00am - 4:30pm Benefits Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage: 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 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. 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. Post End Date Dec 31, 2026 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. Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website #J-18808-Ljbffr Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.