Registered Dietitian II – Pediatric Nutrition & TPN {169790}

Registered Dietitian II – Pediatric Nutrition & TPN

Location: Houston, Texas
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $36–$38/hour
Job Type: Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire

A leading healthcare organization in Houston is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian II to support a highly specialized pediatric clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian with strong clinical nutrition experience, particularly in TPN and pediatric care, to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment within a respected healthcare setting.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pediatric patient outcomes while working alongside interdisciplinary healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for pediatric patients with low to high-complexity nutritional needs
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide advanced nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Support disease management through evidence-based nutritional interventions
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Customize educational materials to improve patient understanding and engagement
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on optimizing patient outcomes
• Assist with training and mentoring team members in specialized nutrition care practices
• Promote nutrition services and contribute to program development initiatives

Preferred Clinical Experience

• Pediatric TPN experience strongly preferred
• TPN experience required
• Pediatric nephrology experience is a plus
• Experience working in complex clinical or hospital-based nutrition settings highly valued

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas (or eligible for licensure)
• Minimum of 3 years of Registered Dietitian experience
• Graduate of an accredited nutrition or dietetics education program
• Strong knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based clinical nutrition practices
• Excellent communication, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and varying health literacy levels

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Opportunity to work with a respected pediatric clinical team in Houston
• Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment
• Meaningful work impacting pediatric patient health outcomes
• Stable weekday schedule with strong work-life balance
• Potential for long-term or permanent placement
• Competitive hourly compensation

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside and work in the State of Texas
• This position requires adherence to healthcare safety and compliance protocols
• Background and security screenings may be required in accordance with applicable regulations

Qualified candidates with pediatric clinical nutrition and TPN experience are encouraged to apply today.

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