Employment Status:
Full time Shift:
Day (United States of America) Facility:
1 Health Cir - Lexington Requisition Number:
R163289 CLINICAL DIETITIAN (CAP I) - Rockbridge Community Hospital (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
Sign on Bonus Eligible: $15,000 per applicable guidelines (external hire only)
Join our team as a Clinical Dietitian CAP I and play a vital role in improving patient health and well-being through evidence-based nutrition care. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop personalized care plans, and empower patients to achieve their health goals.
This position offers the opportunity to work across inpatient and outpatient settings, including Cardiac Rehabilitation, allowing you to collaborate with the healthcare team and support patients throughout their care journey. From managing complex nutritional needs to providing nutrition education and counseling, your expertise will help promote recovery, support cardiovascular health, and improve long-term patient outcomes.
If you’re passionate about translating nutrition science into meaningful, patient-centered care, we invite you to bring your knowledge, compassion, and clinical expertise to our team.
The Clinical Dietitian
Provides medical nutrition therapy and education for inpatients and outpatients across the lifespan, from neonates (in some hospitals) to geriatrics.
Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements appropriate nutrition interventions.
Monitors patient progress and outcomes, documenting assessments, recommendations, and care plans in the medical record.
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to communicate nutrition-related recommendations and support patient care plans.
Identifies and documents malnutrition using evidence-based criteria and coordinates with clinical documentation teams to ensure accurate coding.
Manages specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, in accordance with established guidelines.
Responds to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals, establishing and adjusting plans of care as needed.
Provides individualized and group education to patients, families, and staff on evidence-based nutrition practices.
Develops educational materials and participates in community outreach, presentations, and professional education activities.
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and serves as a liaison between nutrition services and other departments.
Supports development and implementation of nutrition-related policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring activities to enhance patient care and service delivery.
May train interns and support staff development.
Promotes a professional, patient-centered environment and supports organizational values and service excellence standards.
What We Require:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required for individuals who graduated prior to January 1, 2024. Master’s degree required for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) graduating on or after January 1, 2024.
Experience: Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-approved internship or equivalent clinical experience required.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required or eligible. Registration must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred for specialty programs. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred. Life Support: None.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Proficiency in keyboarding and use of electronic medical records and other computer systems required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements for…