Registered Dietitian I/II - Acute Medicine & Surgery - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•$60,008 - $96,741

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian I/II competently provides and documents nutrition care for patients as applicable to the practice area. The role includes nutrition care activities described in departmental policies and procedures, communication with the health care team and patient food service managers about patient needs, and providing in-services to staff. After competency is determined by the supervisor, the dietitian may modify diets, order snacks and supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings, and order head circumferences, heights, lengths, and weights. The dietitian cannot provide nutrition care to end-stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year after registration. The position requires maintaining Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Work may include weekends as assigned by the supervisor and travel to satellite clinics when needed, as determined by the supervisor. Pediatric outpatient positions require flexibility to include evening appointments. The role serves age groups as appropriate based on assignment and requires adherence to the profession's Code of Ethics and accountability for actions and behavior. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for offers accepted by November 30, 2026; terms and conditions apply.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Clinical Dietitian I candidates may be registry eligible but must pass the RD exam within the first 90 days of employment.
Clinical Dietitian I: less than one year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting.
Clinical Dietitian II: one or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian, unless grandfathered under previous position requirements dated 11/20.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Maintain Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during employment.
CPR training for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic.
Advance from Clinical Nutrition I to Clinical Nutrition II one year after passing the Registered Dietitian exam.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics and accountability and responsibility for actions and behavior.
Physical ability to lift less than 20 pounds; perform prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment; handle multiple priorities and frequent, intense customer interactions; and adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

For Clinical Dietitian II outpatient positions, counseling experience in an acute care or outpatient care setting is desired.
For outpatient positions, specialty certification in the area of practice.
Certificate in Training in Adult Weight Management or Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management.
Motivational interview training.
Experience with clinical research protocols for applicable positions.

Responsibilities

Provide and document nutrition care to patients as applicable to the practice area.
Perform nutrition care activities described in departmental policies and procedures.
Communicate patient needs to the health care team and patient food service managers.
Provide in-services to staff.
After competency is determined by the supervisor, modify diets; order snacks and supplements; initiate and manage enteral tube feedings; and order head circumferences, heights, lengths, and weights.
Work weekends as assigned by the supervisor.
Travel to satellite clinics when needed, as determined by the supervisor.
For pediatric outpatient positions, accommodate work hours that may include evening appointments.