Clinical Dietitian - Hospital-Based Patient Care

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs and retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

VHC Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide quality and timely nutritional care to patients in an acute care setting. You will perform nutrition screening, assessment, and reassessment while aligning with hospital policies and documentation standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in health-related services and RD eligibility within six months. Experience in dietetics is preferred, and the RD will oversee RD Eligible staff, signing off on notes daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related services is required.
• One year of experience in dietetics and acute care is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be obtained within six months.
• A RD will supervise RD Eligible individuals by reviewing and signing notes daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care to patients and perform nutrition screening, assessment, and reassessment.
• Understand nutrition policies and procedures relevant to clinical nutrition care.
• Educate patients and family members about nutrition plans and food-drug interactions.
• Review notes for RD Eligible individuals and place orders as appropriate.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Dietary care

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Job description

VHC Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide quality and timely nutritional care to patients in an acute care setting. You will perform nutrition screening, assessment, and reassessment while aligning with hospital policies and documentation standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in health-related services and RD eligibility within six months. Experience in dietetics is preferred, and the RD will oversee RD Eligible staff, signing off on notes daily.