Registered Dietitian II - Ketogenic Program - Part-Time

$500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply.

VCU Health has an accredited pediatric epilepsy program that is growing. Part of the program includes a Registered Dietitian dedicated towards teaching patients and families about keto diets.

This position will include development of the nutrition aspect of our ketogenic program as well as initiation and monitoring of patients on the diet or ketogenic tube feedings.

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) who is passionate about patient care and wants to work side by side with the medical team.

Excellent communication skills are a must for teaching patients / families, dietetic interns, and a variety of health care providers.

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.

The Clinical Nutrition levels I and II : competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area.

Part-time (20 hrs / wk)

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 practising 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.

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

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