Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Inpatient

Augusta-Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy in a hospital setting in Virginia. Responsibilities include developing individualized nutrition care plans, documenting care in the medical record, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Dietetics, ACEND DPD, and an ACEND internship, with RD eligibility or active RD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Dietetics required per program standards.
• ACEND-accredited DPD completed.
• ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship required/eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition screens and assessments and develops an individualized plan.
• Evaluates progress and outcomes of Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions.
• Documents nutrition care plan in the medical record with assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation and progress.
• Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups.
• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Nutrition Leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

ACEND-DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics)

ACEND Dietetic Internship

Master's Degree in Dietetics (preferred)

Job description

Overview:

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page. Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
• Earned Wage Access Program, allowing eligible team members to access a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets).

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines, managing resources in a cost-effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties:

• Conducts nutrition screens and assessments, develops and implements an individualized plan and utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider all patient needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions.
• Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation and progress toward goals.
• Assess educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups.
• Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and or family.
• Serves as resource to medical staff and allied health personnel on nutrition issues.
• Conducts in‑services and educational presentation to hospital/department staff/and community
• Identifies, designs and collects performance improvement data, monitors outcomes, and initiates corrective actions.
• Assists in achieving compliance with hospital accrediting organizations and with regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains productivity standard and practices effective time management and prioritizing to tasks.
• Maintains dietetic registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration by meeting professional continuing education requirements.
• Performs other related assignments delegated by the Clinical Nutrition Manager and/or Nutrition Services Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree granted by a university accredited by a USDE recognized accrediting agency.
  • Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
  • Completion of an ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Less than 6 months' clinical experience.
• Driver's License: No.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in Dietetics.
• Licensure/Certification: None.
• Experience: None.
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Accurate collection of patient information while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including specialized nutrition support.
• Reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Annual Augusta Health educational requirements and unit specific competencies as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• CEU to maintain license or registration.

About Augusta Health:

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.

Pay Transparency Statement:

The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.