Clinical Nutrition II - Registered Dietitian II - Adult Acute Medicine & Surgery

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

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Clinical Nutrition II - Registered Dietitian II for Adult Acute Medicine & Surgery. This full-time role involves providing nutrition care in an acute setting, requiring a Registered Dietitian credential and relevant experience. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for offers accepted by June 30, 2025.

Benefits

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must maintain RD status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience as a Registered Dietitian in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document nutrition care to patients.
• Modify diets, order snacks and supplements after competency confirmation.

Skills

Counseling

Clinical Research Protocols

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Clinical Nutrition II - Registered Dietitian II - Adult Acute Medicine & Surgery

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Position Overview

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

The Clinical Dietitian levels I and II provide and document nutrition care to patients as applicable to their 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 from Clinical Nutrition I to II is required one year after passing the RD exam.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

• Maintenance of RD status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• CPR training for outpatient nutrition clinic practice

Experience Required

• Clinical Dietitian I: Less than 1 year of experience in an acute care setting
• Clinical Dietitian II: 1 or more years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in an acute care setting (unless grandfathered in)

Preferred Experience

• For Clinical Dietitian II: Experience counseling in acute or outpatient care, outpatient specialty certifications, training in weight management, clinical research protocols

Educational Requirements

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

Independent Actions

Perform nutrition care activities as per departmental policies. Cannot provide nutrition care to end-stage renal patients until one year post-registration.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient Orders

After competency is confirmed: modify diets, order snacks, supplements, enteral feedings, and take measurements. Communicate with healthcare team and food service, provide staff in-services.

Additional Requirements

• Work weekends as assigned
• Work in diverse environments, adhere to professional ethics
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed
• Flexibility for pediatric outpatient hours, including evenings

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Physical: lifting, standing, sitting, bending, walking, reaching, repetitive motions
• Mental/Sensory: recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking, reading
• Emotional: handle fast-paced, changing environment, customer interactions

Position Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare