Registered Dietitian II - Pediatric Keto - Children's Hospital of Richmond

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Dietitian II to join their Pediatric Keto team at a leading children's hospital. This role focuses on initiating and managing nutrition care for children requiring a ketogenic diet, as part of a nationally accredited epilepsy center. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in pediatric nutrition, strong communication abilities, and a passion for supporting children with developmental disabilities. This position offers the opportunity to establish a new service, collaborate with healthcare teams, and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in nutrition care for children with developmental disabilities.
• Registered Dietitian status required with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care activities per departmental policies.
• Order and modify diets, manage enteral feedings, and communicate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Nutrition Care Management

Communication Skills

Counseling

Clinical Research Protocols

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

CPR Certification

Job description

Registered Dietitian II - Pediatric Keto - Children's Hospital of Richmond

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Position Overview

The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is hiring a dietitian with experience in initiating and managing the nutrition care of children needing the ketogenic diet. This role involves establishing a new service as part of our nationally accredited Level 4 Epilepsy center, supporting outpatient and inpatient management. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience in nutrition care for children with developmental disabilities, including nutrition support, and possess strong communication skills.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• For Clinical Nutrition I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within 6 months of employment.
• Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to II required after one year of passing the RD exam.

Employment Requirements

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

Experience

• Clinical Nutrition I: Less than 1 year in an acute care setting
• Clinical Nutrition II: 1+ years in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in counseling in outpatient or acute care settings for Clinical Nutrition II
• Specialty certifications, training in weight management, motivational interviewing, and clinical research protocols are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care activities per departmental policies
• Order and modify diets, manage enteral feedings, and order patient measurements after competency is confirmed
• Communicate with healthcare teams and provide staff in-services

Additional Requirements

• Work weekends as assigned
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed
• Flexibility for evening hours in outpatient positions

Physical and Mental Demands

Prolonged standing and sitting, lifting <20 lbs, and activities requiring strong recall, reasoning, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.