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

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks Clinical Dietitians at levels I and II to provide and document nutrition care to patients in applicable practice areas. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for offers accepted by Aug 31, 2026.

RD licensure and progression expectations are outlined, with advancement after one year following exam completion. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, and availability to travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Dietitian (RD) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document nutrition care to patients according to clinical practice.
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Skills

Nutrition care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

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

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 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 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 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

Compensation 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.

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