Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Full-time, Day Shift, Clinical Dietitian.

This is a Full-time, Day Shift position.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's level degree in Dietetics or other field and have completed an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. Registered Dietitian credential is required. If not credentialed (RD, RDN) at hire, must obtain within 9 months.

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Be a part of a team of progressive and motivated Clinical Dietitians!

Clinical Nutrition Team

Our department serves to provide consistent leadership and support across Sentara with an emphasis on team growth, job promotion, and quality care for our patients.  We provide safe, competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the scope of practice per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with the medical staff-approved clinical practice standards. We work collaboratively with the health care team, food service department, and other nutrition professionals. Responsible for managing patient's medical nutrition therapy that includes assessment and diagnosis of Malnutrition, Nutrition-focused physical exams, recommendations on diet and oral supplement prescriptions, and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings. 

Job Summary

Responsible for managing patient's medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the medical staff approved clinical practice standards. Serves as a resource for nutrition education.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree: Dietetics (Required) If a Bachelor's Degree is in major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.Registered Dietician (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

If Bachelor's Degree is in major other than Dietetics, must complete an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. If not Reg Dietitian or RDN at hire, must obtain within 9 months. PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Technology/Computer, Time Management

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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Sentara offers an attractive array of benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness Program, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. For more information about our employee benefits, //www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at the time of application.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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