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

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dietitian to join their team at a leading children's hospital. This role focuses on providing specialized nutrition care for children requiring the ketogenic diet, supporting both outpatient and inpatient needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in managing nutrition care for children with developmental disabilities. This position offers opportunities for professional advancement and the chance to make a significant impact on young patients' lives. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of pediatric nutrition care.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) status required for hire.
• Experience in acute care nutrition management is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nutrition Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Clinical Research Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

$15,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 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 to establish a new service as a part of our nationally accredited Level 4 Epilepsy center. This position will support both outpatient and inpatient management of these patients. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded experience in the nutrition care of children with developmental disabilities including nutrition support and strong communication skills.

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 Nutrition I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment in the position.

Advancement:
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 Nutrition I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting.
For Clinical Nutrition II: One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian.

Experience PREFERRED:
For Clinical Nutrition I: N/A.
For Clinical Nutrition 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 Actions 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:
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:
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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