RENAL DIETITIAN - HRLY: Stanley, VA.
About the role
Join a talented group of more than 90 Morrison Healthcare dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia. At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675-bed inpatient setting and in over 35 outpatient clinics. RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences. Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education.
Current opening: One day per week (8 hours) at UVA Page Dialysis in Stanley, VA (off Route 340 business between Luray and Alma). This is a Renal Registered Dietitian position in an outpatient dialysis facility providing comprehensive nutrition care to approximately 25 patients. The role offers a collaborative team environment with a network of 12 RDs who provide ongoing support, education, and professional networking opportunities. You will collaborate with a comprehensive interdisciplinary healthcare team in a chronic care setting to support optimal patient outcomes, educate physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals on renal nutrition, and have opportunities for professional growth and advancement as part of a dynamic nutrition team. The facility promotes food security with a robust onsite Food Pharmacy program.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nutrition care to approximately 25 outpatient dialysis patients
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team in a chronic care setting
- Develop individualized plans of care for chronic kidney disease patients
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Educate physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals on renal nutrition
- Support the onsite Food Pharmacy program promoting food security
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required
- Enthusiasm for renal nutrition, continuous quality improvement, and individualized patient care
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Strong interest in renal disease states and clinical nutrition
- Minimum one-year clinical experience post CDR registration preferred; less than one year will be considered
Benefits
- Career advancement and growth programs tailored to RDNs
- Free CEUs through nutrition education webinar series
- Access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities
- Autonomy to apply clinical judgment with guidance available when needed
- Professional networking within a network of 12 RDs
- Opportunities for specialization, leadership development, and cross-functional career paths
- Support for research, quality improvement projects, and community service
- Host dietetic interns and participate in teaching
Pay
Hourly range: $28.80 – $43.27 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule
8 hours per week (one day per week), outpatient setting.