Clinical Dietitian - PRN - (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN])

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• Conducts nutrition screens and assessments, develops and implements an individualized plan and utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider all patient needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions
• Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation and progress toward goals
• Assess educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups
• Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and or family
• Serves as resource to medical staff and allied health personnel on nutrition issues
• Conducts in-services and educational presentation to hospital/department staff/and community
• Identifies, designs and collects performance improvement data, monitors outcomes, and initiates corrective actions
• Assists in achieving compliance with hospital accrediting organizations and with regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains productivity standard and practices effective time management and prioritizing to tasks
• Maintains dietetic registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration by meeting professional continuing education requirements
• Performs other related assignments delegated by the Clinical Nutrition Manager and/or Nutrition Services Director

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree granted by a university accredited by a USDE recognized accrediting agency.
  • Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
  • Completion of an ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship.
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Experience: Less than 6 months' clinical experience
• Driver's License: No
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in Dietetics 
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: None
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

• Strong communication skills.
• Accurate collection of patient information while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including specialized nutrition support.
• Reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Annual Augusta Health educational requirements and unit specific competencies as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• CEU to maintain license or registration.

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.