Clinical Dietitian II - Pediatric Long Term Care - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Clinical Dietitian II for Pediatric Long Term Care during day shifts. The role requires RD licensure, CPR, and experience in nutrition care within acute care settings.

You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care, with opportunities to advance from Dietitian I to II after RD exam completion. The position emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, diet modification, enteral feeding management, and staff

Formación

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with licensure or eligibility as required by practice area.
• CPR training for outpatient nutrition clinic personnel.
• Experience in nutrition care in an acute care setting is preferred for II.

Responsabilidades

• Provide and document nutrition care per departmental policies.
• Modify diets, order snacks/supplements after competency assessment.
• Initiate and manage enteral tube feedings; monitor patient needs.
• Communicate with health care team and staff; deliver in-services.

Conocimientos

Nutrition care

Dietary counseling

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Dietitian II - Pediatric Long Term Care - Days### Clinical Dietitian II - Pediatric Long Term Care - DaysApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R41666The Clinical Dietitian levels I and II: competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics For Clinical Dietitian I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment in the position.Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to a Clinical Nutrition II is required one year after passing the Registered Dietitian exam.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CPR training for those practising in the outpatient nutrition clinicExperience REQUIRED: For Clinical Dietitian I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting For Clinical Dietitian II: One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered in under previous position requirements - 11/20)Experience PREFERRED: For Clinical Dietitian I: N/A For Clinical Dietitian II: If the position is within the outpatient clinical area, experience in counseling in an acute care or outpatient care setting is desired.Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.Education/training PREFERRED: 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.Independent action(s) required: 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. 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.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements: 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 and responsibility for actions and behavior. Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony Point, Hanover, etc.) when needed, as determined by supervisor. Pediatric Outpatient positions: Flexibility regarding work hours to include evening appointments.Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on assignment.Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Ranges: Clinical Dietitian I: $60,008.00 - $80,683.20 Clinical Dietitian II: $62,504.00 - $87,942.40 Clinical Dietitian III: $65,000.00 - $96,740.80 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.DaysEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran