Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 70,000 - 85,000

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Diabetes Maternal Health Chronic Disease Nutrition

Rockbridge Area Health Center | Lexington, Virginia

Ready for a nutrition career with balance?

Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and chronic disease nutrition counseling as part of our integrated healthcare team and Maternal Health Hub program.

In this role, you will support patients managing diabetes, maternal health nutrition needs, weight management, and other chronic conditions. Working alongside physicians, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and care coordinators, you will develop individualized care plans that help patients improve health outcomes and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for dietitians seeking meaningful patient relationships, collaborative care, and strong work-life balance.

Why Dietitians Choose RAHC

Flexible schedule - 4-day or 5-day work week (4/10 schedule)
No hospital shift work
Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
Mission-driven community health center

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 / yr

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO beginning your first day
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for diabetes and chronic disease management
• Deliver diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with medical providers
• Educate patients on meal planning, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle changes
• Support maternal health nutrition as part of RAHCs Maternal Health Hub
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support population health initiatives and quality improvement activities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Dietetics or related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Experience working with patients with diabetes or chronic disease
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligibility
• Experience in community health or integrated care settings
• Bilingual language skills

A valid drivers license is preferred.

Live and Work in the Shenandoah Valley

RAHC is located in Lexington, Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Enjoy:

• Hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation
• Arts, culture, and historic charm
• Welcoming small-town community with exceptional quality of life

About Rockbridge Area Health Center

Rockbridge Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services for our community.

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Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.