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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a full-time Clinical Dietitian (First Shift) to join their interdisciplinary nutrition team in Winchester, VA. This role delivers evidence-based nutrition care across acute and outpatient settings, supports physician consults, documents care and billing per guidelines, and contributes to program development and process improvement.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring using the Nutrition Care Process for hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Respond to physician and care-team consults in a timely manner.
• Deliver medically necessary nutrition therapy across varied settings (acute floors, ICU, NICU, rehab, outpatient programs).
• Document care accurately and follow billing and documentation best practices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient/family education.
• Identify opportunities for program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and collaboration with senior clinicians.

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Work Settings (Examples)

• Acute care: Orthopedics, Medical/Surgical, Medical/Pulmonary, Neurology, Cardiac, ICU, Step-Down, Trauma, NICU, Behavioral Health, Rehab, Pediatrics
• Outpatient: Bariatric Program, Oncology, Wellness Services, Diabetes Management

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Range: $29.40 - $44.10 per hour
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: First Shift

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics required; Master’s acceptable if accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (approx. 4,160 hours) preferred.
• Certification & Licensure:
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) required or registry-eligible with RD credential obtained within six months.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR/Responder certification required prior to completion of orientation.
  • State licensure or eligibility as required for practice (candidate must meet Virginia licensure requirements where applicable).
• Technical: Basic computer and keyboarding skills; willingness to complete computer training if needed.
• Competencies: Ability to interact with patients across the lifespan and demonstrate age-specific competencies appropriate to assigned settings.

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Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and time-management skills.
• Effective communicator; comfortable working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Interest in continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Familiarity with documentation and billing procedures in acute care.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Retirement savings match
• Employee assistance program and wellness incentives
• Health savings account (where applicable), flexible spending, life, short- and long-term disability

For details on full benefits, applicants may be referred to the client’s benefits site during the hiring process.

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Why Join

This role is a strong opportunity to join a large regional health system where you can practice evidence-based nutrition therapy across diverse patient populations, contribute to program development, and grow professionally with support and continuing education.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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