Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient Pediatric Nephrology/Transplant

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Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeDietitian

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Clinical Dietitian – Pediatric Nephrology/Transplant, M-F in Durham, NC. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

## DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within our Nutrition services.

There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Duties and Responsibilities of each Level: Level I Providie nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.

Requirements

Education Level I, II, III Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.

Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Experience Level I One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions.

Level II and Level III At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years' clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition related certification.

Work Schedule**

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Duke Careers in Durham, NC.

Key Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyNutrition AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationCounselingClinical DocumentationPediatric NutritionNephrology NutritionTransplant NutritionEnteral NutritionParenteral NutritionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPreceptingStaff Training

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient Pediatric Nephrology/Transplant at Duke a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Nephrology dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Nephrology — Dietitian Career Context

This Nephrology position at Duke is open to dietitian candidates.

Nationally, Nephrology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Education, Counseling, Clinical Documentation, Pediatric Nutrition, Nephrology Nutrition. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nephrology role.

Core responsibilities: Coordinate all phases of nutrition care, including assessment, planning, and counseling for pediatric nephrology and transplant patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide specialized medical nutrition therapy and maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Benefits package: Career Growth Program, Full Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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