Clinical Dietitian - High Risk Dept
Job Description
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
New graduates who are registration eligible are encouraged to apply!
$15,000 Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance offered!
Why Join The Driscoll Team?
At Driscoll Children’s Hospital, we’re proud to be the first free-standing pediatric hospital in South Texas, serving children and adolescents of Corpus Christi and surrounding communities. We are devoted to providing expert care, education, outreach and advocacy until all children are well.
As part of the Driscoll Health System, you’ll join a team that values your well-being, professional growth, and future. We are committed to providing a total compensation program to attract, reward, motivate and retain qualified and competent employees. These efforts support our goal of offering the highest level of care, while also helping our employees take care of themselves, their families and their future.
What We Offer:
Employee Care Center – Access to high-quality healthcare for employees, spouses, and adult dependents (18+)
Wellness Program – Incentives and resources to support your health and well-being
Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counseling services
403(b) Retirement Plan – Employer matching to help you build financial security
Generous Paid Time Off – Earn up to 24 days annually
Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education and career advancement
Adoption Assistance – Financial support for growing your family
On-site Childcare – Convenient care for your little ones while you work
Professional Development – Access to lectures, courses, skills labs, research opportunities, and more
High Risk Clinical Dietitian (Graduate-Registration Eligible | Level I | Level II | Level III)
The High Risk Clinical Dietitian focuses on direct patient care for infants and children aged 0 to 3 years. You will work in an outpatient setting, providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to former NICU graduates and other high-risk patients. Your role will involve conducting thorough nutritional assessments, formulating care plans, and educating patients, families, and healthcare teams on nutritional interventions.
Additional Responsibilities Based on Level:
Dietitian Graduate (Registration Eligible) - Designed for developing practitioners actively preparing for credentialing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Dietitian Graduates work under the supervision of a credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) and gain hands-on clinical experience applying nutrition principles in pediatric care. This role supports a successful transition to a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) position.
Level I Dietitians focus on developing foundational skills, gaining clinical experience, and contributing to patient care under general supervision
Level II Dietitians demonstrate a higher level of autonomy, routinely handle complex cases, serve as a resource across the system, contribute to quality initiatives, and may precept interns or junior team members
Level III Dietitians - Serves as a clinical and professional expert with the highest level of authority in nutrition practice. Leads complex patient care, ensures consistency in evidence-based practice, mentors staff, and represents the department in interdisciplinary and organizational initiatives.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
All Dietitian Levels (Graduate, I, II, III)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish
Graduate Dietitian or Clinical Dietitian Level I:
Completion of ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship.
New graduate to 3 years experience.
Level II:
Minimum of 3 years (6,240 hours) of direct clinical nutrition care
Preferred: Master’s degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN-AP)
Level III:
Minimum 6 years’ experience in nutrition care, education, counseling, private practice, community/public health, school system, long-term care or related field with valid NDTR credential or other professional designation.
Preferred: Master’s degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN-AP) preferred
Preferred: Experience in specialized pediatric programs (e.g., NICU, oncology, feeding disorders)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
All Dietitian Levels (Graduate, I, II, III) must obtain:
Food Manager/Food Safety Certification within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Dietitian Graduate – Registration Eligible:
Schedule first available CDR exam within 30 days of start date or upon receipt of Verification Statement.
Pass the CDR credentialing exam and obtain Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification within one (1) year of hire.
State licensure by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), must obtain licensure within 30 days of receiving CDR credential. Failure to meet credentialing or licensure requirements within the specified timeframes may result in termination.
Clinical Dietitian (Levels I, II, III):
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the CDR
Obtain Texas state licensure (TDLR) within 90 days of hire
Preferred for Level II or III: Advanced or specialty certification (e.g., RDN-AP, CSP, CSPCC)