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

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering
direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes,
every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through
compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven
career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in
Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page
[https://www.augustahealth.com/careers/].

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration,
integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical
areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your
growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why
Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package
that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance.
Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we
provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach
your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits [https://www.augustahealth.com/careers/benefits/], current
Hiring Incentives
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and our Taking Care of Us initiative
[https://investinginus.augustahealth.com/taking-care-of-us/#diversity] — which
embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity
(B. R. I. D. G. E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

* Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision
coverage
* Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
* Earned Wage Access Program, allowing eligible team members to access a
portion of earned wages before payday
* Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
* Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance,
and advancement opportunities
* Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational
support
* Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
* Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness
Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
* Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
* Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local
entertainment venues (i. e., movie tickets)

Full details are available on our Benefits Page
[https://www.augustahealth.com/careers/benefits/].

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team
to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated
and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary
responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and
medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice
protocols/guidelines, managing resources in a cost-effective manner;
participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional
competency and skills required for professional practice.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and
advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and
service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative,
patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with
organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties

* 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

Required Qualifications

* 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

Preferred Qualifications

* 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

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* 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.

About Augusta Health

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.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us
Page [https://www.augustahealth.com/about-us/].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment
without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status,
and family medical or genetic information.

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