Clinical Dietitian II - Renal Transplant

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking Clinical Dietitians to provide nutrition care to patients. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and offers a sign-on bonus. Candidates must be Registered Dietitians or eligible for registration. Responsibilities include performing nutrition care activities and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Provide and document nutrition care to patients.
• Maintain Registered Dietitian status and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care activities per departmental policies.
• Communicate with healthcare team regarding patient needs.

Skills

Nutrition Care

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$15,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.

Position Overview

The Clinical Dietitian levels I and II competently provide and document nutrition care to patients as applicable to the practice area.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Registered 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.

Advancement and Continued Employment

• Promotion from Clinical Nutrition I to II required one year after passing the RD exam.
• Maintain Registered Dietitian status and CPR training for outpatient clinic practice.

Experience Requirements

• Clinical Dietitian I: Less than one year of acute care nutrition care experience.
• Clinical Dietitian II: One or more years of acute care experience as a Registered Dietitian, unless grandfathered in.

Preferred Experience

• For Clinical Dietitian II: Experience in counseling within outpatient or acute care settings, especially if in outpatient clinics.

Education and Training

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Specialty certifications, training in weight management, motivational interviewing, and experience with clinical research protocols.

Independent Actions

• Perform nutrition care activities per departmental policies.
• Cannot provide care to end-stage renal patients until one year post-registration.
• Post-competency: modify diets, order snacks/supplements, manage enteral feedings, and take measurements.
• Communicate with healthcare team and food service regarding patient needs.
• Provide staff in-services.

Other Requirements

• Work weekends as assigned.
• Ability to work in diverse environments.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for dietetics.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed.
• Flexibility for evening hours in pediatric outpatient positions.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking, reaching, repetitive motions; strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, reading, logical thinking; ability to handle a fast-paced, noisy environment with multiple priorities.

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