Clinical Dietitian - Center for Team Care - Days job opportunity at VCU Health.



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VCU Health Clinical Dietitian - Center for Team Care - Days
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The Dietician for the Center for Team Care (CTC) is a key member of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to supporting the health and well‑being of VCU Health employees through accessible, patient-centered clinical services. This role provides individualized medical nutrition therapy, lifestyle coaching, and evidence-based dietary guidance to employees and their dependents as part of their employer-sponsored healthcare benefit. Working collaboratively with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, and care coordinators, the Dietician plays an essential role in managing chronic conditions, promoting preventive care, and supporting long-term wellness for VCU Health team members. The Dietician conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments, develops personalized nutrition care plans, provides ongoing follow-up, and delivers education through both one‑on‑one visits and group programs. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting employees in improving their health outcomes. This position enhances the integrated care model within the Center for Team Care and contributes to a healthier, more resilient VCU Health workforce. 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. 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 EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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