CLINICAL DIETITIAN (CAP I)

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

11d • $53,602 - $80,413

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking Registered Dietitians for its growing nutrition team. The role offers a Monday-to-Friday flexible schedule, with one day per week of remote work available and weekend coverage 6–7 times per year (not applicable to PRN positions). Coverage areas include Roanoke, Christiansburg, and Tazewell, Virginia, with some remote or virtual options. Practice opportunities include inpatient clinical nutrition across multiple service lines, including ICU and critical care; outpatient nutrition counseling; and optional pediatric coverage.

The Clinical Dietitian plans and provides medical nutrition therapy and education for inpatients and outpatients from neonates through geriatrics. The position assesses nutritional status, develops and documents individualized plans of care, provides specialized nutrition support, monitors patient outcomes, and communicates recommendations to physicians and other healthcare staff. The dietitian also contributes to nutrition protocols, policies, quality improvement, education, and multidisciplinary care. The role may include precepting dietetic interns, public and professional education, presentations, media interviews, and writing for publication.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics (or equivalent qualifying experience for those who graduated before January 1, 2024); new Registered Dietitians who graduated after January 1, 2024 must have a master's degree. Completion of an approved dietetic internship or clinical experience is required. Applicants must be Registered Dietitian Nutritionists or eligible to attain registration within 90 days of hire while working under an RDN's supervision. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external applicants under applicable guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or equivalent four years of experience for individuals who graduated before January 1, 2024.
• Master's degree for new Registered Dietitians who graduated after January 1, 2024.
• Completion of an American Dietetic Association-approved internship or clinical experience.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D.N.) credential, or eligibility to become an RDN; registration must be attained within 90 days of hire, with work under RDN supervision until then.
• 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.) certification desired for the Diabetes Education Program for Critical Care, Oncology, and Trauma Services.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (C.N.S.C.) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals and establish an appropriate plan of care.
• Assess nutritional status across age groups and recommend nutrition interventions appropriate to each patient population.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized nutrition plans of care in collaboration with other healthcare providers, with follow-up.
• Document assessment results, intervention recommendations, and nutritional progress in the medical record.
• 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.
• Provide individualized and group nutrition education to patients and others.
• Develop and deliver presentations and educational materials for the public, organizations, businesses, and healthcare providers; conduct media interviews and write articles for publication.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members on evidence-based nutrition protocols, educational programs, and materials.
• Participate in multidisciplinary inpatient team meetings and act as a liaison between nutrition services and other departments.
• Facilitate development and implementation of nutrition care policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Evaluate outcomes and performance improvement measures and recommend quality improvements.
• Develop and execute performance improvement and quality assurance projects with the Director of Clinical Nutrition.
• Monitor and report quality and productivity in a timely manner.
• Assist the Director of Clinical Nutrition in coordinating activities of flex resource staff.
• Cooperate with management and staff to meet department goals and objectives.
• May serve as a clinical preceptor for dietetic interns.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, with voluntary 403B.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants under applicable guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level