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The Clinical Nutrition Levels I and II are responsible for competently providing and documenting nutrition care to patients within their practice area.

Requirements for Hire:

• Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Clinical Nutrition I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment
• Clinical Nutrition II: Advancement required one year after passing the RD exam

Continued Employment Requirements:

• Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• CPR training for outpatient clinic practitioners

Experience:

• Clinical Nutrition I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting
• Clinical Nutrition II: One or more years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in an acute care setting (unless grandfathered in under previous position requirements)

Preferred Experience:

• Clinical Nutrition II: Counseling experience in acute care or outpatient settings, particularly within outpatient clinical areas

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university

Preferred Education/Training:

• Specialty certification in the area of practice for outpatient positions
• Certification in Training (Adult Weight Management, Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management)
• Motivational interview training
• Experience with clinical research protocols

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting nutrition care activities as per departmental policies and procedures
• Communication with healthcare teams and patient food service managers
• Provision of in-services to staff

Additional Requirements:

• Weekend availability as assigned
• Ability to work in diverse environments
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics
• Willingness to travel to satellite clinics as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting less than 20 lbs
• Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, and reaching
• Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory Requirements:

• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving
• Hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking

Emotional Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Manage multiple priorities
• Handle frequent and intense customer interactions
• Adaptability to change

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About VCU Health: 

At VCU Health, we are dedicated to inventing better care through intense research, collaboration, and sheer determination. With top-notch medical teams, renowned physicians, and a commitment to discovery, we strive to lead in health and recovery. Our comprehensive system of care encompasses various specialties, an academic medical center, a Level I trauma center, a renowned cancer center, and more, all aimed at providing the best possible care and quality of life.