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Clinical Dietitian II - Pediatric Long Term Care - Days

VCU Health

#Physical Requirements #Registered Dietitian #Code of Ethics #Customer Interactions #Outpatient Care #Commission on Dietetic Registration #Level I Trauma Center #NCI-Designated Cancer Center

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The Clinical Dietitian competently provides and documents nutrition care applicable to the practice area, including modifying diets, ordering snacks/supplements, and initiating/managing enteral tube feedings after supervisor competency determination. Responsibilities also include communicating patient needs to the healthcare team and providing in-services to staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field and maintain Registered Dietitian status. Clinical Dietitian II requires one or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian.

bachelor degreeMotivational InterviewingPediatric CarePatient CounselingAcute Care ExperienceCPR TrainingClinical Research ProtocolsWeekend WorkCode of Ethics AdherenceMedical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Care DocumentationRegistered Dietitian Status MaintenanceEnteral Tube Feedings ManagementPatient Order ModificationIn-Service Provision

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**$10,000 sign-on incentive available for offers accepted prior to June 30, 2026. Terms and conditions apply.*
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 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 practising 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 (unless grandfathered in under previous position requirements - 11/20) Experience PREFERRED: For Clinical Dietitian I: N/A 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: 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 (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 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 (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.

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