Dietitian - NICU

JOB
-5803

Position:
Dietitian - NICU (Per Diem) Days

Shift

Schedule:

07:00 - 16:30

Location:

Lynwood, CA 90262

Start date:

01/26/2026 - 01/26/2027

Payrate: $40-$45 per hour

NICU Dietitian

The NICU Dietitian is responsible for providing specialized nutrition care to critically ill and premature neonates. This role collaborates closely with neonatologists, nurses, lactation consultants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized nutrition plans that support optimal growth, development, and medical outcomes.

• Assess the nutritional needs of premature and critically ill infants in the NICU
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Calculate and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition (TPN) prescriptions
• Monitor growth parameters, lab values, and tolerance to nutrition therapies
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary NICU team on patient care plans
• Provide guidance on breast milk fortification, formula selection, and feeding advancement
• Educate parents and caregivers on infant nutrition and feeding plans when appropriate
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, rounds, and case discussions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure per state regulations
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nutrition experience required
• NICU or pediatric nutrition experience required

Precision Scans is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.