Clinical Dietitian (NICU)

Nemours Children's Health

4 days ago

Orlando, FloridaFull TimeClinical Nutrition

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Nemours Children's Health as a Clinical Dietitian – NICU, M-F Schedule in United States. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (FULL-TIME), to join our team in Orlando, FL. This position provides inpatient clinical coverage in coordination with Physicians and other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

on a rotating schedule with other dietitian staff.

Requirements

Documents nutritional assessments and recommendations via EPIC medical record documentation system.

Actively participates in team rounds, as necessary.

Provides recommendations for and prescribes enteral feeding and parenteral nutrition orders, as necessary.

Continually updates teaching materials recommended for nutritional therapies pertaining to specific diseases.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Nemours Children's Health in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical NutritionNutrition AssessmentNutritional Care PlansNutrition CounselingEnteral FeedingParenteral NutritionTeam CollaborationPatient CarePediatric NutritionNICU ExperienceDocumentationCultural CompetenceCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementBLS Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian (NICU) at Nemours Children's Health a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at Nemours Children's Health is open to dietitian candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Orlando, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a dietitian earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment, Nutritional Care Plans, Nutrition Counseling, Enteral Feeding, Parenteral Nutrition, Team Collaboration, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Dietitian provides inpatient clinical coverage in the NICU, conducting nutrition assessments and developing care plans. They also serve as a nutrition consultant and collaborate with the medical team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Benefits package: Competitive base compensation, Annual incentive compensation, Health insurance, Life insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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