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

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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

Apply locations: Richmond, VA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R29711

The Clinical Dietitian levels I and II competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area.

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:

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.

Experience PREFERRED:

• 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: May modify diets, order snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings after competency is determined by the supervisor.
• 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.
• Travel to satellite clinics 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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