Thurs, Lynchburg General Hospital)

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

7h•$62,462 - $93,693•Onsite

About The Position

Provides medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practice to optimize patient care. Provides consultation to the healthcare team to ensure efficient and effective nutrition care to patients. Monitors and evaluates patient care and nutrition outcomes on an ongoing basis. Educates patients, healthcare members, dietetic interns, and members of the community. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities with the Nutrition Services Department. Maintains customer service, patient-centered approach at all times when fulfilling job duties. Meets the qualifications to provide care to patients in the assigned clinical areas.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Virginia
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical dietetics
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
Specialty certification (e.g., CNSC, CSO)
Experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Provides medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practice to optimize patient care.
Provides consultation to the healthcare team to ensure efficient and effective nutrition care to patients.
Monitors and evaluates patient care and nutrition outcomes on an ongoing basis.
Educates patients, healthcare members, dietetic interns, and members of the community.
Participates in ongoing process improvement activities with the Nutrition Services Department.
Maintains customer service, patient-centered approach at all times when fulfilling job duties.
Meets the qualifications to provide care to patients in the assigned clinical areas.