**$1,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2023. Terms and Conditions apply** The Clinical Nutrition levels I and II competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients as applicable to practice area. 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 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 Dietetics CPR training for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic Experience REQUIRED: For Clinical Nutrition I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting For 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/A For 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: Bachelor’s 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. For Clinical Nutrition levels I and II Independent action(s) required: Nutrition care activities described in departmental policies /procedures. Cannot provide nutrition care to end stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year post registration. Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient Orders: After competency is determined by the supervisor: May modify diets, order snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings. May order head circumferences, heights, lengths, weights Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs. Provision of in-services to staff. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): 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 is accountable and responsible for actions and behavior. Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony Point, Hanover, etc.) when needed, as determined by supervisor. Pediatric Outpatient positions: Flexibility regarding work hours to include evening appointments. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): 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, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Workday Day (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. 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