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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Richmond, Virginia

Registered Clinical Dietician (RD) - Pediatric Gastroenterology

DietitianNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Registered Clinical Dietician

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of medical nutritional therapy and education of patients/clients in accordance with established standards of care.

Essential Job Functions

Utilizes Nutrition Care Process as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with organizational Standards of Care guidelines for Screening and Assessment.

Adheres to practice standards established by local, state, and national agencies.

Serves as a liaison between providers and ancillary support services.

May develop curriculum for nutrition classes and teach group classes as required by the clinical area of care.

Provides nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs.

Provides nutrition expertise to healthcare professionals in establishing standards of patient care

Participate in clinical and interdisciplinary communication, meetings, task forces, and projects.

May provide supervised learning experiences for dietetic interns when appropriate.

In an outpatient setting, provides disease specific, nutrition education and counseling, including Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services.

Participates in performance improvement programs related to patient care and service; may participate in research protocols and development of clinical pathways in assigned area(s) of responsibility, and committees as assigned.

Maintains a high level of competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and Standards of Practice.

Participates in the development of performance objectives with emphasis on an area of specialization as appropriate.

May participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities and participants’ needs. Demonstrates effective classroom and 1:1 clinical teaching skills.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

State specific requirements for Certified Registered Dietician (CDR) and Licensure

  • VA - Certified Registered Dietician (CDR) (required), no licensure required Certification in Renal Nutrition, Oncology Nutrition, Geriatric Nutrition, Certified Specialist of Obesity & Weight Management (CSOWM), or is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) (preferred)

Work Experience

Prior dietitian experience (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: SPed-Pediatric Gastroenterology - Provider Based

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Clinical Dietician designs, coordinates, and implements medical nutritional therapy for patients as part of an interdisciplinary team. They also provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and caregivers while maintaining clinical standards and professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Certified Registered Dietician (CDR) certification and meet Virginia state requirements. Prior dietitian experience is preferred, along with specialized certifications in areas like renal, oncology, or diabetes care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CDCES (preferred)

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentPatient educationClinical nutrition

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Clinical Dietician (RD) - Pediatric Gastroenterology at Bon Secours Mercy Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dietitian roles — ranked against 3,417 active Dietitian roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Gastroenterology — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Dietitian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Dietitian roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,417 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Incentives
Referral Bonuses
403(b) with Employer Contributions
Medical, Dental, Vision
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Life Insurance