Nutrition Specialist II
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description Renowned as
the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System,
our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized,
academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of
care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and
ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science
of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and
Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! Job
Description Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Clinical Dietitian Join
our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and expert
clinical nutrition team. Participate in the most advanced treatment
modalities for extremely premature and premature babies;
individualized nutritional management; surgical interventions for
birth defects including congenital heart disease; abdominal wall
defects; cleft lip/palate repair; brain malformations; whole body
cooling for neonatal encephalopathy; care of infants with
congenital diaphragmatic hernia; and care of infants with
twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Under general supervision,
collaborates with members of the healthcare team, attends daily
rounds and provides nutrition care to NICU inpatients in a
fast-paced setting. Independently performs the nutrition care
process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention,
monitoring, and evaluation, specific to age and medical status. In
collaboration with team, develops an interdisciplinary nutrition
plan of care. Proficient in enteral and parenteral nutrition in
NICU patients. Provides education, training, and expertise to
members of the healthcare team and dietetic interns to advance
their development in the field. This position includes a weekend on
call (on call taken from home) rotation. Qualifications Bachelor’s
Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required.
Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission
on Dietetics Registration (CDR) required. Current licensure in the
state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required. Four (4)
years clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian at
a hospital facility, including completion of UMMC initial review
required. Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or
Active Specialty Certification: CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC is
required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years (20 CEU in a specialty
area every two years) is preferred. Current on all mandatory
classes/training Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry,
and pharmacology as they relate to nutrition is required to make
clinical decisions regarding a patient’s nutritional care plan.
Additional Information All your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range:
$33.40 - $50.13 Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the
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