Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Days
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onGrace Street Commercial Historic District, Byrd Street Cycle Track, Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States
About the Team
The Center for Team Care (CTC) is dedicated to keeping VCU Health employees healthy through accessible, patient-centered care. Our team works alongside providers, nurses, pharmacists, and care coordinators to manage chronic conditions, encourage prevention, and support overall wellness for employees and their families.
About the Role
As a Dietitian, you will provide personalized nutrition guidance, lifestyle coaching, and support. Your day will involve conducting nutrition assessments, creating individualized care plans, and leading both one-on-one and group education sessions. You will play a key role in modifying diets, managing enteral tube feedings, and communicating with the healthcare team and food service managers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
This is a hybrid position designed for someone with a passion for helping others improve their health. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities and adapting to frequent changes while maintaining a strong focus on the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics.
Hiring Process
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related field and be registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For Clinical Dietitian I roles, registry eligibility is accepted provided the RD exam is passed within the first six months of employment. Advancement to Clinical Nutrition II is required one year after passing the exam.
Equal Opportunity
VCU Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse environment. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Grace Street Commercial Historic District, Byrd Street Cycle Track, Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States
Richmond, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide personalized nutrition guidance and lifestyle coaching to employees and families
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Assessments, Care Plans, Nutrition Care, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Enteral Tube Feedings, Motivational Interview Training, Adult Weight Management, Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management, Clinical Research Protocols.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Days at VCU Health
What does a Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Days at VCU Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Days at VCU Health will provide personalized nutrition guidance and lifestyle coaching to employees and families; provide in-services to staff on nutrition care activities and departmental policies; modify diets and manage enteral tube feedings after competency determination; and manage chronic conditions and encourage prevention alongside healthcare providers.
What are the requirements for this Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Days role?expand_more
VCU Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field; Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or eligibility to pass exam within 6 months; Less than 1 year acute care experience for Clinical Dietitian I; 1+ years acute care experience for Clinical Dietitian II; CPR training for outpatient nutrition clinic; and Ability to work weekends.