Registered Dietitian, NICU; Part-Time

We’re looking for a Registered Dietitian who’s excited to be part of a collaborative, supportive team that truly enjoys working together. In this role, you’ll care for adult and geriatric patients, managing a well-balanced caseload of about 12 patients per day while using your clinical expertise in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessments, and nutrition-focused physical exams to make a real impact.

Our team has a calm, positive vibe and works closely together to support one another and ensure patients receive the best care possible. If you’re passionate about clinical nutrition and looking for a place where your voice matters and teamwork is valued, we’d love for you to join us at VHC Health!

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.

We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

At VHC Health, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and growth. You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your contributions matter, and your career development is a priority. With state-of-the-art facilities, expanding specialty services, and strong community partnerships, VHC Health offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while making a real difference for patients and the community we serve.

Purpose & Scope:

Responsible for providing quality and timely nutritional care to patients. Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of Regulatory, Departmental, and Hospital policies and procedures pertaining to nutritional care, including nutrition screening, assessment, and reassessment; food-drug interactions; enteral and parenteral nutrition support; patient education; and documentation. Must demonstrate competence in assessing the nutritional requirements of patients across the life-cycle, including: neonatal (birth
-1 year), pediatric (1-11 years), adolescent (12-17 years), adult (18-65 years), geriatric (65 and over), and pregnant / lactating patients.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

Master’s degree is required for those who became registered after 2023.

Experience:

One year of experience in dietetics and acute care is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be obtained within six months.

Other Qualifications

A Registered Dietitian will oversee Registered Dietitian (RD) Eligible individuals by reviewing and signing off on their notes daily. A Registered Dietitian is responsible for placing orders for RD Eligible individuals when applicable.