Clinical Dietitian I/II - Pediatric Gastro - Children's Hospital of Richmond
Company: VCU Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
$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. 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: Bachelors 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: For Clinical
Nutrition I: 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. For
Clinical Nutrition II: 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. 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 EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR
60-1.4.
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