Registered Dietitian II - Cystic Fibrosis - Hybrid

Job Summary $15,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by April 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply. Hybrid Work Schedule : In-person clinic visits and remote telework mixture (must be local to the area). 16-20 hours in-person and 20-24 hours remote. VCU Health, a level one trauma and academic medical center in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, offers an outpatient Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) role. The position provides evidence-based nutrition care to adult Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis patients. Nutrition plays an integral role in managing these disease states, and the RD will work closely with an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic outpatient environment. Benefits Clinical Ladder for career growth, leadership development, professional development, and research opportunities. Competitive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement benefits commencing at hire day. 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 Dietitian I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment. Advancement Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to 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 Requirements Clinical Dietitian I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting Clinical Dietitian II: One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered) Preferred Experience Clinical Dietitian II: Experience in counseling in an acute care or outpatient care setting is desired. Education/Training Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university. Preferred Education/Training 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 Actions Required Nutrition care activities described in departmental policies/procedures. Cannot provide nutrition care to end-stage renal patients until one year post registration. Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient Orders: May modify diets, order snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings; may order head circumferences, heights, lengths, weights. Communication with the health care team and patient food service managers regarding patient needs. Provision of in‑services to staff. Supervisory Responsibilities 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 for actions and behavior. Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony Point, Hanover) as needed. For pediatric outpatient positions: Flexibility regarding work hours to include evening appointments. Age Specific Groups Served As appropriate based on assignment. Physical Requirements 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, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking. Emotional : Fast pace environment, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to frequent change. EEO Statement EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected. Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4. #J-18808-Ljbffr