METABOLIC / GENETICS RD

Compass Group•Charlottesville, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a talented group of more than 80 dietitians Morrison Healthcare at the University of Virginia Health System in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675 bed inpatient setting, as well as in over 35 outpatient clinics. RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences. Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education. Interested in a career in Metabolic Nutrition? Want to connect with RDs to learn, feel supported, and grow together? Desire an interdisciplinary team that values Registered Dietitian Nutritionists as the go-to person for clinical nutrition needs? If so, we have a role for you. At the University of Virginia Health, we boast a team of 18 talented pediatric RDs, who are eager to support and train a new teammate who is passionate about pediatrics. Our RDNs are a fundamental part of our NICU, PICU, pediatric inpatient and over 15 pediatric outpatient clinics. We strive to learn, teach and mentor, and our collaboration with physicians, NPs, SLPs, pharmacists, social workers, RN care coordinators and many others helps to make our work patient-centered, progressive, and rewarding. If you're looking for a place to start a fulfilling career or advance your current career in more specialized practice, we'd love to hear from you.This RD will join two experienced metabolic RDs and will be skilled in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with inborn errors of metabolism from birth through adulthood and will work closely with the genetics medical team regarding intervention, education and follow up of patients. This full-time position will join our inpatient and outpatient pediatric nutrition team, caring for metabolic patients during hospital admission and close outpatient follow up. This role involves nutrition support. Obtaining CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician), CSP (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition) or similar certification is strongly recommended within two years of hire.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Obtaining CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician), CSP (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition) or similar certification is strongly recommended within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with inborn errors of metabolism from birth through adulthood.
Working closely with the genetics medical team regarding intervention, education and follow up of patients.
Caring for metabolic patients during hospital admission and close outpatient follow up.
Participating in research and quality improvement projects.
Hosting dietetic interns.
Pursuing leadership and community service experiences.