What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian II - Adult Inpatient position at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems?
The Clinical Nutrition levels I and II competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area. This is a great opportunity to join a team that values the role that nutrition plays in disease management. This position is a Monday through Friday position, that will provide coverage when other team members are scheduled off. Excellent communication skills are needed for teaching patients/families and other health care team members. We offer a Clinical Ladder to allow growth opportunities in leadership, professional development, and research. VCU Health has competitive benefits, such as paid time off, insurance, and retirement that are initiated at hire day. Come join a team that impacts lives.
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 Nutrition 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 practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic
Experience REQUIRED:
For Clinical Nutrition I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting
For Clinical Nutrition 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 Nutrition I: N/A
For Clinical Nutrition 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.
For Clinical Nutrition levels I and II
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 is accountable and responsible 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
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