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) position at UVA Page Dialysis located in Stanley, VA, off Route 340 business between Luray, VA and Alma. This is a Renal Registered Dietitian (RD) role in an outpatient dialysis facility providing comprehensive nutrition care to approximately 25 patients. The position offers a collaborative team environment with a network of 12 RDs who provide ongoing support, education, and professional networking opportunities. The role involves collaboration with a comprehensive interdisciplinary healthcare team in a chronic care setting to support optimal patient outcomes, opportunities to educate physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals on renal nutrition, and professional growth advancement as part of a dynamic and supportive 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 chronic care setting to support optimal patient outcomes
- Educate physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals on renal nutrition and related topics
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Develop individualized plans of care for chronic kidney disease patients
- Support the onsite Food Pharmacy program promoting food security
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with CDR registration
- Enthusiasm for renal nutrition, continuous quality improvement, and comprehensive individualized care for chronic kidney disease patients
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Strong interest in renal disease states and clinical nutrition
- Minimum one-year clinical experience post-registration with CDR preferred; less than one-year applicants 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
- Collaborative network of 12 RDs providing ongoing support, education, and professional networking
- Opportunities for specialization, leadership development, and cross-functional career paths within Compass Group's 3,000+ RDN network
- Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Pay
Hourly rate: $28.80 – $43.27 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule
8 hours per week (one day per week), outpatient setting.