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

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Travel to satellite clinics

Job summary

VCU Health is hiring Registered Dietitian I/II for Acute Medicine & Surgery in Richmond, VA. The role involves providing nutrition care to patients, documentation, and collaboration with the health care team.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for offers accepted by Nov 30, 2026, with duties expanding after RD exam success. Clinical Dietitian I/II responsibilities include counseling, entering orders, and participation in staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) license or ability to obtain RD status as per regulations.
• Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to II is required after passing RD exam; one year after exam to advance.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document nutrition care per departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate with health care team and food service managers to meet patient needs.
• Deliver in-services to staff and support satellite clinics as needed; travel may be required.

Skills

Nutrition care

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Registered Dietitian I/II - Acute Medicine & Surgery - Days### Registered Dietitian I/II - Acute Medicine & Surgery - DaysApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R47037The 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 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 clinicExperience 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/AAdditional 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 changeCompensation 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.EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran