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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Registered Clinical Dietitian - Multiple Teams

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required. Clinical Dietitian I candidates may be registry eligible but must pass the Registered Dietitian exam within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Clinical Dietitian I requires less than one year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting.
  • Clinical Dietitian II requires one or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian, unless grandfathered under previous position requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics must be maintained for continued employment.
  • CPR training is required for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic.
  • Employees must work weekends as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Employees must be able to work in a diverse environment and adhere to the profession's Code of Ethics, remaining accountable and responsible for their actions and behavior.
  • Employees must be able to lift less than 20 pounds and perform prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
  • The role requires strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking; it also requires handling a fast-paced, noisy environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and frequent change.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and document nutrition care to patients as applicable to the practice area.
  • Perform nutrition care activities described in departmental policies and procedures. Nutrition care for end-stage renal patients on dialysis cannot be provided until one year after registration.
  • After competency is determined by the supervisor, modify diets, order snacks and supplements, and initiate and manage enteral tube feedings.
  • After competency is determined by the supervisor, order head circumferences, heights, lengths, and weights.
  • Communicate patient needs to the healthcare team and patient food-service managers.
  • Provide in-services to staff.
  • Travel to satellite clinics, such as Stony Point and Hanover, when needed as determined by the supervisor.
  • For pediatric outpatient positions, accommodate work hours that include evening appointments.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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