Registered Dietitian - Pediatric Keto

Company: Vcu Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

**$15,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.**The Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU is hiring a dietitian with experience in initiating and managing the nutrition care of children needing the ketogenic diet. This dietitian will help to establish a new service as a part of our nationally accredited Level 4 Epilepsy center. This position will support both outpatient and inpatient management of these patients. The ideal candidate will have well rounded experience in the nutrition care of children with developmental disabilities including nutrition support and strong communication skills.Job DescriptionLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsFor Clinical Nutrition I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment in the position.Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to a 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 DieteticsCPR training for those practising in the outpatient nutrition clinicExperience REQUIRED:For Clinical Nutrition I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care settingFor Clinical Nutrition II: One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered in under previous position requirements - 11/20)Experience PREFERRED:For Clinical Nutrition I: N/AFor Clinical Nutrition II: If the position is within the outpatient clinical area, experience in counseling in an acute care or outpatient care setting is desired.Education/training REQUIRED:Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.Education/training PREFERRED: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.Job Type: Full-timeExpected hours: No more than 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* PediatricsSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to Friday* Weekends as neededEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)License/Certification:* Registered Dietitian (Preferred)Ability to Relocate:* Richmond, VA 23219: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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