Registered Dietitian II - Adult Inpatient

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The Clinical Nutrition levels I and II competently provide and document nutrition care to patients as applicable to the practice area. This is a great opportunity to join a team that values the role that nutrition plays in disease management. This position is a Monday through Friday position, providing coverage when other team members are scheduled off. Excellent communication skills are needed for teaching patients/families and other health care team members.

We offer a Clinical Ladder to allow growth opportunities in leadership, professional development, and research. VCU Health has competitive benefits, such as paid time off, insurance, and retirement that are initiated at hire day. Come join a team that impacts lives.

• Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• For Clinical Nutrition I:
  May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment. Advancement to Clinical Nutrition II requires one year after passing the RD exam.

• Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• CPR training for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic.

• For Clinical Nutrition I:
  Less than one year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting.
• For Clinical Nutrition II:
  One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered).

• For Clinical Nutrition II:
  If the position is within the outpatient clinical area, experience in counseling in an acute care or outpatient care setting is desired.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.

• Outpatient positions:
  Specialty certification in the area of practice.
• Certificate in Training (Adult Weight Management, Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management);
  Motivational interview training.
• Experience with clinical research protocols for applicable positions.

• Nutrition care activities described in departmental policies/procedures.
• Cannot provide nutrition care to end‑stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year post registration.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient Orders:
  After competency is determined by the supervisor, may modify diets, order snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings, and may order head circumferences, heights, lengths, weights.
• Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
• Provision of in‑services to staff.

N/A

• Work weekends as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics and accountability for actions and behavior.
• Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony Point, Hanover) when needed, as determined by supervisor.
• Pediatric outpatient positions:
  Flexibility regarding work hours to include evening appointments.

As appropriate based on assignment.

Physical:
Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Activities:

Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing steps/ladder, reaching overhead, repetitive motions.
Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional:
Fast‑paced environment, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to frequent change.

EEO:
Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4. Employer/Disabled/Protected.