Clinical Dietitian - Flex (PRN)
About The Position
Join Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s clinical nutrition team as a PRN Clinical Dietitian, providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized patients. The role includes flexible, as-needed inpatient coverage, with opportunities to support adult and/or pediatric populations depending on qualifications and departmental needs. Hybrid or virtual work options may be available at select locations. The Clinical Dietitian conducts nutrition assessments, develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans, provides specialized nutrition support, monitors patient outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role also includes education, quality improvement, documentation, and coordination with clinical nutrition leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or equivalent to four years of experience.
- Completion of an American Dietetic Association-approved internship or clinical experience.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D.N.) credential; registration-eligible candidates must work under the supervision of an RDN and attain registration within 90 days of hire.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Keyboarding skills for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Successful completion of position orientation and competency.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) credential desired for the Diabetes Education Program for Critical Care, Oncology, and Trauma Services.
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (C.N.S.C.) credential preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals and establish appropriate plans of care.
- Evaluate nutritional status for inpatients and outpatients of all ages and recommend age-appropriate nutrition interventions, applying knowledge of growth and development.
- Develop, implement, and document nutrition care plans in collaboration with other healthcare providers, including follow-up and documentation of assessment results, recommendations, and progress.
- Identify and document evidence-based criteria supporting a physician’s diagnosis of malnutrition, coordinating documentation with Clinical Documentation Integrity medical coders.
- Calculate, evaluate, and document specialized and advanced enteral and parenteral nutrition support according to ASPEN guidelines.
- Identify individualized education needs and coordinate individual and group instructional activities.
- Provide nutrition education and presentations for individuals, groups, the public, civic organizations, businesses, industry, and healthcare providers; conduct media interviews and write articles for publication.
- May serve as a clinical preceptor for dietetic interns.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to develop and implement evidence-based nutrition protocols, educational programs, and materials.
- Participate in multidisciplinary inpatient-unit meetings and act as a liaison between nutrition services and other departments.
- Cooperate with management and staff to meet department goals and objectives.
- Develop and execute performance-improvement and quality-assurance projects with the Director of Clinical Nutrition.
- Monitor and report quality and productivity regularly and on time.
- Assist the Director of Clinical Nutrition in coordinating flex resource staff activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts at Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
