Clinical Dietitian: NICU & Acute Care

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition care for adult and geriatric patients. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, RD certification (or within 6 months of hire), and at least one year of acute-care experience. A strong emphasis on documentation and care coordination is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Master’s degree required for those who became RD after 2023.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care to adult and geriatric patients across the life-cycle.
• Perform nutrition assessments, reassessments, and nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Educate patients and families on medical nutrition therapy and diet plans.
• Document notes and review RD Eligible notes daily; oversee RD Eligible individuals.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition-focused exams

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master’s degree required for those who became registered after 2023

Job description

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition care for adult and geriatric patients. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, RD certification (or within 6 months of hire), and at least one year of acute-care experience. A strong emphasis on documentation and care coordination is required.