Job Description

About the Company

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support. With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.

“With your support, Broward Children’s Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.”

If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

About the Role

Broward Children's Center (BCC) is seeking a contracted Pediatric Dietitian to provide on-site nutritional support across all our facilities, including our skilled nursing facility, group homes, and schools. This role will primarily focus on pediatric clients, including infants, young adults, and medically fragile children, while also requiring experience with adult nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for pediatric and young adult clients, ensuring dietary needs align with medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Provide specialized nutrition support for children with G-tubes, NG-tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators.
• Collaborate with medical staff, nurses, therapists, school personnel, and caregivers to optimize dietary interventions.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and ongoing monitoring for clients in our skilled nursing facility, group homes, and schools.
• Supervise two cooks, ensuring meal preparation aligns with dietary guidelines and client needs.
• Develop menus and shopping lists, ensuring balanced, nutritious, and regulation-compliant meal options.
• Provide menus to relevant staff for implementation across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal nutrition regulations, including those for healthcare facilities and school settings.
• Educate families, caregivers, and staff on dietary guidelines, feeding protocols, and best practices in nutrition.

Qualifications

• ✅ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active Florida licensure.
• ✅ Experience in pediatric nutrition, particularly with medically complex cases.
• ✅ Familiarity with the School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Federal Food and Nutrition Program is preferred.
• ✅ Knowledge of school nutrition regulations and guidelines.
• ✅ Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition, food allergies, and metabolic disorders.
• ✅ Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or pediatric healthcare setting is highly preferred.

Employee Benefits

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible positions to support your health, financial security, and well-being. Key benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage : Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met..
• Income Protection : Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• Additional Support : Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.

Employee Childcare

BCC offers valuable childcare programs to support our employees and their families:

• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

Join BCC and enjoy a supportive, robust benefits program designed to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life.

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