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Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to high-risk infants and children aged 0 to 3 years in an outpatient setting. Conduct nutritional assessments, create care plans, and educate families and healthcare teams on interventions.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition from an ACEND-accredited program and RD/RDN certification or eligibility. Depending on the level, experience ranges from new graduates to over 6 years of clinical nutrition care.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificatepostgraduate degreePatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationNutritional AssessmentClinical NutritionPediatric CareMedical Nutrition TherapyCare Plan FormulationBilingual English and Spanish
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
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) Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies.
The core values at
Driscoll
Heath
System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.
