Clinical Dietitian – Eating Disorder, NICU/Pediatrics

CHOC

. Provide age-appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family-centered care .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMission Viejo • California • United StatesJunior💰 $70,949 - $117,062 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric nutrition care, applying evidence-based practices and the nutrition care process while ensuring family-centered and culturally sensitive patient care. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe and effective nutrition practices in an acute-care environment.

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Registered DietitianPediatric Nutrition KnowledgeEvidence-Based Nutrition CareFamily-Centered CareInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Nutrition Care ProcessMedical Nutrition TherapyClinical PracticeCustomer Satisfaction SkillsGoal Setting and Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeamwork PromotionSensitivity and Respect

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered DietitianCalifornia Children's Services (CCS) Panel EligibilityRQI Responder

Industry Keywords

Acute Care SettingDietetic InternshipCultural NeedsPatient-Centered CareLicensure and Regulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide age-appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family-centered care
Deliver competent nutrition practice, education, and consultation
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Serve as a resource for medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members, and community providers
Apply clinical practice and pediatric nutrition knowledge, the nutrition care process, and medical nutrition therapy
Provide evidence-based nutrition care
Support safe, patient-centered care in an acute-care pediatric hospital environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting
Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university
Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire
California Children's Services (CCS) panel-eligible within two years of employment
Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs
Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide and promote safe care within licensure, regulatory, practice, and hospital system requirements
Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner
Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards
Ability to promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission
RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred
California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled preferred
Ability to lift and carry 25–35 lbs and push/pull 50–100 lbs
Ability to perform bending, carrying, climbing, keyboard use/repetitive motion, fine motor activities, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, squatting/kneeling/crawling, standing, talking/hearing, tasting/smelling, twisting, walking, and wrist position deviation
Ability to work around airborne communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust/particulate matter, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, and uneven surfaces/elevations

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