Clinical Dietitian I

Who We Are Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations. We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace. What You Will Do:

As a Clinician Registered Dietitian I , the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The Registered Dietitian I may be employed in any one of the acute or outpatient Valley Health settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician consults, assesses for nutrition risk and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions through the nutrition care process. The Registered Dietitian I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education.

The Registered Dietitian I is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers nutrition therapy in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to evidence based practice, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize need for program development and process improvement initiatives. Setting: Acute: • Orthopedics • Medical/Surgical • Medical/Pulmonary • Neurology • Cardiac • ICU • Step Down • Trauma • NICU • Behavioral Health • Rehab • Pediatrics Outpatient • Bariatric Program • Oncology • Wellness Services • Diabetes Management What You Will Bring: Education Bachelors Nutrition/Dietetics or Masters accepted by Commission on Dietetic Registration Certification & Licensures Registered Dietitian or Registry eligible within six months Responder Certification

• American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP)

• AHA approved required West Virginia licensure or eligible, if applicable. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Qualifications • Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. • Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served

• Age Specific Competencies. • Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions. What You Will Get:
  
  At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: • A Zero-Deductible Health Plan • Dental and vision insurance • Generous Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance • Retirement Savings Match • A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing • Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
  
  In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Exclusions apply We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
  
  We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well. EOE Criminal Background Checks VA State Police 3rd party Background Check FLSA Classification Exempt Grade 115 Physical Demands 9 A Educators