Clinical Dietitian I​/II - Pediatric Gastro - Children's Hospital of Richmond

$15,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

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

• 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.

• Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• CPR training for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic

• 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)

• 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

• Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university

• 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.

• 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 Orders: after competency is determined by the supervisor (post probationary period):
• May order only snacks, supplements, heights, lengths, weights and head circumferences
• Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
• Provision of in‑services to staff.

• Nutrition care activities described in departmental policies /procedures.
• Cannot provide nutrition care to end stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year post registration.
• Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
• 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, and weights
• May propose orders for vitamins, minerals, pancreatic enzymes, parenteral nutrition
• Provide classes to dietetic interns, if appropriate for rotation (e.g. nutrition support, orientation) as assigned
• Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
• Provision of in‑services to staff.

• 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.

As appropriate based on assignment.

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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