Clinical Dietitian

Sentara Health is hiring a Clinical Dietitian in Williamsburg, Virginia This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits!!! The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for managing patients' medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the medical staff-approved clinical practice standards. Serves as a resource for nutrition education. Performs comprehensive nutrition assessment within department approved time frames and documentation within department time frames. Performs nutrition focused physical exam when appropriate. Performs malnutrition diagnosis in accordance with ASPEN/AND criteria and documents accordingly in EMR. Follow-up per department policy time frames. Participates in multidisciplinary patient focused meetings including MDRs, ICU rounds. Meets expectations by providing evidence of working with multidisciplinary teams in direct patient care. Patient/family and staff education. Qualifications Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Other/National Registered Dietician (RD) – Other/National Basic Life Support (BLS) – Other/National If Bachelor's Degree is in major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. If not Reg Dietitian or RDN at hire, must obtain within 9 months. BLS required within 90 days of hire Education Bachelor’s Level Degree Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave Competitive Retirement Saving programs Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs Student Debt Program Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs. Clinical Nutrition Team Our department provides consistent leadership and support across Sentara, emphasizing team growth, job promotion, and quality care for our patients. We provide safe, competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the scope of practice per the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticsand in accordance with the medical staff-approved clinical practice standards. We work collaboratively with the health care team, food service department, and other nutrition professionals. Join a team with a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities we serve! #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Healthcare Inc