Clinical Dietitian – Primary Care, Pediatrics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee all aspects of nutrition care, which includes nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling for both hospitalized patients and outpatients across diverse settings.

• Execute responsibilities in alignment with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and various licensing, accrediting, and regulatory organizations.

• Assess, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and requirements of inpatients and outpatients, adhering to established care standards and practice guidelines.

• Recognize and deliver age-specific nutrition counseling to cater to the cultural needs of patients and their families.

• Create, review, update, and implement educational materials to fulfill the needs of both patients and healthcare professionals.

• Write orders for diet, supplements, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and laboratory data following hospital policy.

• Act as a vital member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.

• Maintain Registered Dietitian (RD) status, including continuous professional education as required by the Professional Development Portfolio.

• Hold licensure from the North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Mentor dietetic interns and provide training for newly hired clinical staff.

• Oversee the daily activities of dietetic technicians (registered), providing input for evaluations without directly assessing their performance.

• Adhere to Nutrition Services meeting and attendance expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or a related field.

• Successful completion of a coordinated program or dietetic internship comprising no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

• At least one (1) year of outpatient nutrition experience is highly preferred.

• Level I - One year in an acute care setting is preferred; experience may be waived for specific roles.

• Level II and Level III - A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years of clinical experience along with an approved nutrition-related certification.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) from the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition; provision for license-eligible dietitians as stated above.

• CEDRD/CEDRD-S, CNSC, CSSD, or CSP certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• This position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment bonus.

• DUHS provides opportunities for career advancement and enrichment within our Nutrition services.

• There is a clinical ladder program featuring various levels and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.