Clinical Dietitian

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.