Pediatric Dietitian (RD / RDN) – Outpatient Pediatrics Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Portsmouth, Virginia Overview Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is a premier military medical facility providing comprehensive healthcare services to active-duty service members, their families, and beneficiaries.
We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Dietitian (RD/RDN) to provide outpatient nutrition care in the Pediatric Clinic .
This role focuses on infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic medical conditions requiring specialized nutritional management.
This is an on-site civilian position within a multidisciplinary military healthcare setting.
|Monday–Friday Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 40 hours per week No weekends No on-call requirement Clinical Focus The Pediatric Dietitian will provide comprehensive outpatient nutrition care to pediatric patients with a wide range of conditions, including: Obesity Diabetes Failure to Thrive Cystic Fibrosis Cardiovascular Disease Food Allergies Gastrointestinal complications Feeding difficulties (with psychology consultation) Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Enteral and parenteral nutrition support Core Duties Provide diet counseling and nutrition care services to pediatric outpatients with complex dietary needs Serve as the pediatric outpatient nutrition specialist for patients requiring disease-specific nutritional management Collect and evaluate nutritionally relevant data, including medical history, medications, labs, dietary intake, and anthropometrics Calculate nutrient and energy intake values and analyze dietary history data Conduct in-depth diet history interviews with patients and caregivers Evaluate anthropometric data, laboratory values, and drug-nutrient interactions Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on disease state, nutrient metabolism, and nutritional status Implement and modify dietary regimens upon physician or nurse practitioner consult Adjust dietary prescriptions in collaboration with providers as clinically indicated Perform detailed dietary assessments, including 24-hour recalls and food frequency analyses Modify dietary fiber, consistency, calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and minerals as needed Provide alternative diet plans for food allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian diets) Additional Duties Provide nutrition education and professional guidance to medical residents, interns, allied health professionals, dietetic students, and entry-level dietitians Serve as a liaison between the Nutrition Management Department and patients to support effective communication and care delivery Assist with implementation and evaluation of Nutrition Management Department functions Maintain required records, reports, and statistics in accordance with facility SOPs Support development of assessment tools and education protocols for pediatric outpatient nutrition care Participate in multidisciplinary care teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals Document nutritional assessments, counseling, and follow-up outcomes in the medical record Coordinate pediatric nutrition education materials and outpatient education activities Participate in educational programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops related to pediatric conditions such as Asthma/Allergy and Cystic Fibrosis Qualifications Experience Minimum two (2) years of pediatric nutrition experience Registration Current credential as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Completion of a didactic program in dietetics approved by CADE (ADA) or ACEND Internship Completion of a dietetic internship or pre-professional practice program approved by CADE or ACEND Preferred (Not Required) Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Why Join NMCP?
Dietitian for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth • Portsmouth, VA, US
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