Registered Dietitian I, Wilmington Hospital
Listed compensation
$29.8-$44.71/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
ChristianaCare is hiring a full-time Registered Dietitian I our hospital in Wilmington, DE.
As a Registered Dietitian you would maintain/improve the nutritional status of patients by assessing nutritional risk, evaluating nutritional requirements, developing care plans, providing nutrition education, and evaluating patient nutritional outcomes at a competent level.
This position covers various floors including med/surg, ICU, stepdown, and may rotate between locations.
This position has an opportunity for advancement with a clinical ladder.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a - 4:30p (flexible scheduling)
Rotating Weekends (every 7th Saturday or Sunday)
The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical experience, critical thinking skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal growth and outcomes in complex patient populations.
The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care by assessing patients’ nutritional status, identifying nutrition risks, and developing individualized care plans to support optimal health outcomes.
Responsibilities include managing enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies, documenting assessments and malnutrition classifications, providing nutrition education to patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to implement evidence-based nutrition interventions.
The role also supports discharge planning, quality improvement initiatives, staff education, student mentorship, and departmental programs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift
Flexible scheduling available, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Benefits
Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage
- Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) required
- Experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care facility preferred.
- Master’s Degree required after graduating in 2024, as required by Commission on Dietetic Registration
Special Requirements
Required to maintain Commission of Dietetic Registration requirements and Licensure with the State of Delaware and/or Maryland as applicable at time of hire.
Please attached updated resume with application.
Hourly Pay Range: $29.80 - $44.71
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.
Post End Date
Dec 31, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian assesses patient nutritional status, develops individualized care plans, and manages enteral and parenteral nutrition therapies. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions and provide education to patients and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 25% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,004 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$93k | Clinical Nutrition median $79k (middle half $74k–$92k)252 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$78k in purchasing power | Delaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Delaware | 20 active | 3,036 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 25% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Dietitian listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| ChristianaCare | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian I, Wilmington Hospital at ChristianaCare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,004 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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