Registered Dietitian - FNS PRN
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA, United States
Summary
CHKD is recruiting a Registered Dietitian - PRN within the Food & Nutrition Services department. The RD Care Team is seeking a candidate with flexibility to support both inpatient and outpatient coverage as needed. Typical availability is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional coverage during team members’ leave or paid time off as desired. This is a great opportunity for early‑career talent exploring pediatric dietetics or for mid‑career and seasoned professionals adding another opportunity to their portfolio. RD leadership prioritizes the chance for PRN team members to build hours and grow into part‑time or full‑time positions as available. Ready to begin your CHKD career today? Please apply to be considered.
General Summary
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing clinical nutrition services including nutritional assessment, modified diet formulation, self‑management training and nutrition intervention support and consultation to patients and families. The position assesses patients’ nutritional needs and develops, implements, evaluates, and documents care plans, consistently contributing to a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure patient outcomes. The RD ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources and reports to department leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess the nutritional status of patients through accurate and timely documentation in medical records using anthropometric measurements, nutrition‑focused physical assessment, and interpretation of laboratory values.
Provide necessary consultation and teaching to participants, families, and the health team on nutrition.
Utilize physician‑referring practitioner‑driven protocols or other facility‑specific processes to implement, initiate, or modify orders for diet or nutrition‑related actions and to manage nutrition support therapies.
Maintain standards of professional nutritional care and incorporate current evidence‑based research into practice.
Facilitate and participate in providing educational programs such as lifestyle classes and community, professional, and lay audience learning events.
Orient, mentor and train staff and interns, as applicable.
Assist with menu planning based on diets relevant to specialty areas in collaboration with the food service management team.
Visit patients in assigned nursing unit(s).
Identify opportunities and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with Department of Health, state, and federal nutrition regulations and standards while upholding organizational standards.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Dietitian status granted by the American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Registration is required. Specialty certification is required when applicable.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required examinations or certifications related to the role. Proof must be provided within six (6) months of hire. Failure to meet this requirement may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or closely related field from an American Dietetic Association accredited program at an accredited college or university.
Graduate degree required for those who are not already registered dietitians and did not establish eligibility for the registration examination before 12/31/2023.
Provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript from an accredited program at time of hire.
Continuous re‑certification and/or maintenance of licensures, certifications, training, educational, and application requirements is required during employment.
Preferred Education and Experience
Two or more years of progressively more responsible experience with group and individual nutrition counseling among children and adolescents.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of nutrition principles.
Solid knowledge of dietary guidelines, dietary practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions.
Ability to translate the science of nutrition into everyday information about food.
Working knowledge of planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures of the department and organization.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and health team members.
Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills necessary to capture the attention and engage an audience of diverse range.
Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative and can anticipate outcomes.
Motivated, compassionate, and dedicated to improving health outcomes.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities, problem‑solve, work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, fluid environment.
Proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to travel and accommodate scheduled evening and weekend hours to provide services within the health system and community to meet population needs.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
Physical Requirements
View physical requirements as needed.
Additional Information
Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles at Children’s Pavilion or any licensed DBHDS program: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services Registry Search.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org.
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CHKD is recruiting a Registered Dietitian - PRN within the Food & Nutrition Services department. The RD Care Team is seeking a candidate with flexibility to support both inpatient and outpatient coverage as needed. Typical availability is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional coverage during team members’ leave or paid time off as desired. This is a great opportunity for early‑career talent exploring pediatric dietetics or for mid‑career and seasoned professionals adding another opportunity to their portfolio. RD leadership prioritizes the chance for PRN team members to build hours and grow into part‑time or full‑time positions as available. Ready to begin your CHKD career today? Please apply to be considered.
General Summary
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing clinical nutrition services including nutritional assessment, modified diet formulation, self‑management training and nutrition intervention support and consultation to patients and families. The position assesses patients’ nutritional needs and develops, implements, evaluates, and documents care plans, consistently contributing to a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure patient outcomes. The RD ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources and reports to department leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess the nutritional status of patients through accurate and timely documentation in medical records using anthropometric measurements, nutrition‑focused physical assessment, and interpretation of laboratory values.
Provide necessary consultation and teaching to participants, families, and the health team on nutrition.
Utilize physician‑referring practitioner‑driven protocols or other facility‑specific processes to implement, initiate, or modify orders for diet or nutrition‑related actions and to manage nutrition support therapies.
Maintain standards of professional nutritional care and incorporate current evidence‑based research into practice.
Facilitate and participate in providing educational programs such as lifestyle classes and community, professional, and lay audience learning events.
Orient, mentor and train staff and interns, as applicable.
Assist with menu planning based on diets relevant to specialty areas in collaboration with the food service management team.
Visit patients in assigned nursing unit(s).
Identify opportunities and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with Department of Health, state, and federal nutrition regulations and standards while upholding organizational standards.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Dietitian status granted by the American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Registration is required. Specialty certification is required when applicable.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required examinations or certifications related to the role. Proof must be provided within six (6) months of hire. Failure to meet this requirement may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or closely related field from an American Dietetic Association accredited program at an accredited college or university.
Graduate degree required for those who are not already registered dietitians and did not establish eligibility for the registration examination before 12/31/2023.
Provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript from an accredited program at time of hire.
Continuous re‑certification and/or maintenance of licensures, certifications, training, educational, and application requirements is required during employment.
Preferred Education and Experience
Two or more years of progressively more responsible experience with group and individual nutrition counseling among children and adolescents.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates knowledge of nutrition principles.
Solid knowledge of dietary guidelines, dietary practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions.
Ability to translate the science of nutrition into everyday information about food.
Working knowledge of planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures of the department and organization.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and health team members.
Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills necessary to capture the attention and engage an audience of diverse range.
Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative and can anticipate outcomes.
Motivated, compassionate, and dedicated to improving health outcomes.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities, problem‑solve, work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, fluid environment.
Proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to travel and accommodate scheduled evening and weekend hours to provide services within the health system and community to meet population needs.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
Physical Requirements
View physical requirements as needed.
Additional Information
Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles at Children’s Pavilion or any licensed DBHDS program: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services Registry Search.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org.
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