Registered Dietitian II - Adult Medicine & Oncology

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Inpatient Adult Clinical Nutrition team at a leading academic medical center. This role focuses on providing nutrition care for adult medicine and oncology patients, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. As a Registered Dietitian, you'll guide nutrition care processes, precept interns, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure positive patient outcomes. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about nutrition and patient care. If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced setting, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

$1000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care to medicine and oncology patients.
• Precept dietetic interns and coordinate with health care teams.

Skills

Nutrition support experience

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Ability to work in diverse environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Specialty certification in area of practice

Job description

Registered Dietitian II - Adult Medicine & Oncology

Apply locations Richmond, VA time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R31712 $1000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Looking for a team member to join our Inpatient Adult Clinical Nutrition team in an academic medical center. This position works closely with providers, health care team members, and a variety of medicine and oncology patients. Coordination between groups requires good communication skills and teamwork to meet clinical needs. Nutrition support experience in enteral nutrition is important in guiding the nutrition care process for positive patient outcomes. This position will also precept dietetic interns during the medicine concentrations. We have a Clinical Ladder to support clinician growth and advancement in your career.

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 practicing 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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