Registered Dietitian I/II - Acute Medicine & Surgery - Days

VCU Health System Authority

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 81,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

VCU Health System Authority in Richmond, VA seeks Clinical Dietitians I and II to provide and document nutrition care for patients in acute and outpatient settings. The role requires RD status, a bachelor’s in nutrition, and eligibility to sit the RD exam with advancement after one year.

This position includes travel to satellite clinics, weekend work as needed, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by 11/30/2026.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.
Must pass the RD exam within the first 90 days of employment.
Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to II is required one year after passing the Registered Dietitian exam.
Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Responsibilities

Provide and document nutrition care for patients as applicable to practice area.
May modify diets and orders after competency determination by supervisor.
Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony Point, Hanover) when needed.
Work weekends as assigned by supervisor.
Collaborate with the health care team and participate in staff education and training.

Skills

Nutrition care delivery

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Client counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

RD eligibility

Job description

Clinical Dietitian levels I and II: competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area.

Sign On Bonus

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

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 90 days 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 clinic

Experience 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/A

Additional 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 change

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