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

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dietitian to join their team at a nationally accredited Level 4 Epilepsy center. This role involves managing the nutrition care of children requiring the ketogenic diet, providing both outpatient and inpatient support. The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatric nutrition, particularly for children with developmental disabilities, and will excel in communication. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a new service, ensuring the highest standards of care for young patients. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on the lives of children.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

CPR Training

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Experience in acute care nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage nutrition care for children on the ketogenic diet.
• Communicate with healthcare teams regarding patient needs.

Skills

Nutrition Care

Communication Skills

Counseling

Clinical Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

**$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.**

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 dietitian will help establish a new service as part of our nationally accredited Level 4 Epilepsy center. The position supports both outpatient and inpatient management of these patients. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded experience in nutrition care for children with developmental disabilities, including nutrition support, and possess strong communication skills.

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Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
- 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 the first 6 months of employment.

Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to Clinical Nutrition II is required one year after passing the RD exam.

Requirements for Continued Employment:
- Maintenance of RD status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- CPR training for outpatient nutrition clinic practice

Experience REQUIRED:
- Clinical Nutrition I: Less than one year providing nutrition care in an acute care setting
- Clinical Nutrition II: One or more years providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered under previous requirements)

Experience PREFERRED:
- For Clinical Nutrition II: Experience in counseling in outpatient or acute care settings, especially if in outpatient clinical areas.

Education/training REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:
- Specialty certifications in practice areas
- Certificates in Adult and Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management
- Motivational interviewing training
- Clinical research protocol experience (for applicable positions)

Independent Actions:
- Perform nutrition care activities per departmental policies
- Cannot provide nutrition care to end-stage renal patients until one year post-registration
- After competency assessment, modify diets, order snacks/supplements, manage enteral feedings, and measure patient metrics
- Communicate with healthcare team and food service regarding patient needs
- Provide staff in-services

Supervisory responsibilities: N/A

Additional requirements:
- Work weekends as scheduled
- Ability to work in diverse environments
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics for dietetics
- Travel to satellite clinics as needed
- Pediatric outpatient roles may require evening hours

Age groups served: As appropriate based on assignment.

Physical requirements:
- Lifting less than 20 lbs.
- Activities include standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, repetitive motions
- Sensory skills include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking, reading
- Environment may be fast-paced, noisy, requiring adaptability

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