Clinical Dietitian - CC-20107455-Nutrition-Alfred I duPont Hospital at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a part time Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition consultation in coordination with Physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary care team as part of the dynamic Clinical Nutrition team at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Responsibilities include c onducting nutrition assessment and intervention for Inpatients and Outpatients, as required by the specific position, develops and implements nutritional care plans, performs nutrition counseling for pediatric patients/caretakers regarding disease specific diets and /or formulas, documents nutritional assessments and recommendations via EPIC medical record documentation system, provides recommendations for and prescribes enteral feeding and parenteral nutrition orders, as necessary. Additionally, s tays up to date with emerging research and practice guidelines and d evelops or participates in research projects with other disciplines

Must have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Must have completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration and licensure. Master's Degree in Nutrition related field preferred. Hospital experience preferred; at least 2 years pediatric experience preferred.

Must obtain RD certificate within 90 days of hire by passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). O btain Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status through the Delaware Department of State: Division of Professional Regulation within 6 months of hire. Additional state Licensure in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or New Jersey may be required, based on the position. Additional specialty certification preferred (CDE, CNSC and or CSP)