Registered Dietitian, NICU (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We’re looking for a Registered Dietitian who’s excited to be part of a collaborative, supportive team that truly enjoys working together. In this role, you’ll care for adult and geriatric patients, managing a well-balanced caseload of about 12 patients per day while using your clinical expertise in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessments, and nutrition-focused physical exams to make a real impact. Our team has a calm, positive vibe and works closely together to support one another and ensure patients receive the best care possible. If you’re passionate about clinical nutrition and looking for a place where your voice matters and teamwork is valued,  we’d love for you to join us at VHC Health!

 

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

 

At VHC Health, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and growth. You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your contributions matter, and your career development is a priority. With state-of-the-art facilities, expanding specialty services, and strong community partnerships, VHC Health offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while making a real difference for patients and the community we serve.

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:

Responsible for providing quality and timely nutritional care to patients. Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of Regulatory, Departmental, and Hospital policies and procedures pertaining to nutritional care, including nutrition screening, assessment, and reassessment; food-drug interactions; enteral and parenteral nutrition support; patient education; and documentation. Must demonstrate competence in assessing the nutritional requirements of patients across the life-cycle, including: neonatal (birth -1 year), pediatric (1-11 years), adolescent (12-17 years), adult (18-65 years), geriatric (65 and over), and pregnant / lactating patients.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

Master’s degree is required for those who became registered after 2023.

Experience:

One year of experience in dietetics and acute care is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be obtained within six months.

Other Qualifications

A Registered Dietitian will oversee Registered Dietitian (RD) Eligible individuals by reviewing and signing off on their notes daily. A Registered Dietitian is responsible for placing orders for RD Eligible individuals when applicable.