Registered Dietitian II, Nutrition Services

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Christiana Care is hiring a part-time Registered Dietitian for Nutrition Services in Newark, DE.

ChristianaCare's Nutrition Services team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve healthier lives through personalized nutrition counseling, education, and support. The practice serves patients with a wide range of nutritional needs, including diabetes management, cardiovascular health, weight loss, prenatal nutrition, food allergies, and digestive health concerns. Through a collaborative, patient-centered approach, the team develops individualized care plans that empower patients to make lasting lifestyle changes and improve their overall health.

As a Registered Dietitian on the team, you would average between 8-10 patients per day and flexible scheduling is offered.

This role also assists our school-based health centers 1 day a week as well as 1 day a week in a primary care office in Middletown.

Schedule:

Monday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:30 or 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
30 hours/week

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage:
Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth
Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Grow Your Family with Confidence
We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.
Paid Parental Leave
Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being
Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs in-depth nutritional assessments for patients at risk of or with a chronic disease, obesity, and those who are seeking bariatric surgery
Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret scientific information to identify age-specific needs and to provide the appropriate care and education
Effectively communicates an evaluates diet history data through computer analysis
Demonstrates skill and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.
Provides individual counseling and group education.
Maintains medical records according to HIPPA guidelines and third-party billing guidelines.
Design and present clinically accurate innovative presentations for other health care professionals and the community
Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and patient care
Reviews, evaluates, and utilizes current nutrition and chronic disease management research
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
Master’s Degree required after graduating in 2024, as required by Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or commitment to obtain within 2 years as necessary

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
Licensed in the State of Delaware. (L.D.N.)

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Annual Compensation Range $64,376.00 - $103,001.60

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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