Clinical Dietitian (Finance)
As part of our expanded relationship in 2026, Nemours Children's Health will begin offering new specialties at Wolfson Children's Hospital-including Genetics, Infectious Disease, Medically Complex Care, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, NICU, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PICU, and Rheumatology-further strengthening our 30-year collaboration. This role is part of our growth with Wolfson Children's, aimed at elevating access to high-quality pediatric services in the region.
Essential Functions:
- Assess nutritional status and calculate nutrient requirements utilizing current pediatric standards and provide written documentation.
- Develop and implement nutrition care plan based on nutritional assessment and provide documentation.
- Instruct and counsel patients/caregivers regarding modified diets and/or modified formulas and provide documentation of description of instruction and assessment of understanding and compliance in the progress note.
- Evaluate effectiveness of care plan in meeting therapeutic goals and provide documentation in the progress note.
- Provide continuity of care by serving as a resource person for the patient, providing referrals to other health care agencies and facilities and providing follow-up care as ordered and documented in the progress note.
- Maintain effective communication with the health care team through patient care conferences and interaction with other health care providers.
- Attend pertinent education activities and review literature to maintain area of clinical expertise.
- Develop and implement an individualized portfolio plan in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for professional growth and development.
- Precept interns from regional dietetic internship programs.
- Develop patient education materials and programs.
- Complete necessary documentation for acquisition of enteral/parenteral nutrition products through durable medical equipment and insurance companies.
- Serve as a pediatric nutrition resource to community health care providers and professionals.
Performance Skills:
- Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients ages 0-18 years.
- Communicate effectively with caregivers/patients during counseling sessions and via telephone/e-mail.
- Function well in a team setting as a member of the Department of Pulmonology.
Required:
- Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Florida.
- Masters degree required.
- 1-3 years of job related experience required.
