Boston Children's Hospital is looking for Pediatric Cardiac Registered Dietitian in South Boston, MA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939397249 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a part-time Pediatric Registered Dietitian II to join our Cardiac/PECAN team in Healthcare & Medical Services. In this role, you will provide evidence-based nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning for pediatric cardiac patients, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other specialists. You’ll work in a mission-driven, innovative environment dedicated to patient safety, quality outcomes, and family-centered care, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional growth and multidisciplinary collaboration. Provide comprehensive pediatric nutrition assessment and individualized care plans for cardiac and PECAN patients in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. Collaborate closely with cardiology, intensive care, nursing, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and other team members to optimize nutrition care and clinical outcomes. Manage and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens, including formula selection, advancement, tolerance assessment, and adjustment based on clinical status and growth. Interpret anthropometric data, growth trends, and relevant laboratory values to guide nutrition interventions and ongoing adjustments. Deliver clear, compassionate education and counseling to patients and families on specialized cardiac and complex nutrition needs, feeding plans, and long-term nutrition strategies. Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. Participate in patient rounds, case conferences, and multidisciplinary meetings to advocate for nutrition-related needs and contribute to care planning. Support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives related to pediatric nutrition, feeding practices, and clinical protocols. Incorporate current evidence-based guidelines and emerging research into daily nutrition practice, and contribute to program development where appropriate. Precept or mentor students or less experienced staff as appropriate for a Dietitian II role and model the hospital’s mission-driven, family-centered care values. Pediatric nutrition assessment and care planning Cardiac nutrition therapy for pediatric patients Enteral and parenteral nutrition (PECAN) management Growth monitoring and anthropometric assessment Interpreting laboratory values related to nutrition status Clinical documentation and EMR proficiency Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education and counseling Evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines application Time management and caseload prioritization Critical thinking and clinical decision-making Cultural sensitivity and family-centered care Quality and safety protocol adherence Research literacy and outcomes monitoring Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential State licensure as a dietitian/nutritionist (or eligibility) Pediatric nutrition specialization (CSP) preferred Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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