Clinical Dietitian II - Outpatient Nutrition Clinic

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

VCU Health, a level one trauma and academic medical center, is in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. We are on the forefront of health care providing patients with the most progressive treatments and medical technology available. This outpatient Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) position is responsible for providing evidence-based nutrition care to patients in our community with a variety of different disease states as part of our Outpatient Nutrition Clinic team. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded experience in medical nutrition therapy and effective communication skills. If you have the passion to take the lead in nutrition care and work closely with your patients to achieve their nutrition goals than this position is for you. We offer a Clinical Ladder to allow growth opportunities in leadership, professional development, and research. VCU Health has competitive benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and retirement that are initiated at hire day. Come join a team that impacts lives.

Requirements

• Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• For Clinical Dietitian I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting.
• For Clinical Dietitian II: One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• CPR training for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification in the area of practice.
• Certificate in Training (Adult Weight Management, Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management).
• Motivational interview training.
• Experience with clinical research protocols for applicable positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area.
• May modify diets, order snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings after competency is determined by the supervisor.
• Communicates with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
• Provides in-services to staff.
• Travels to satellite clinics when needed, as determined by supervisor.
• Works weekends as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits initiated at hire day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees