Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Lexington, KY - USA
Job Summary
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Diabetes Maternal Health Chronic Disease Nutrition
Rockbridge Area Health Center Lexington Virginia
Ready for a nutrition career with balance
Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and chronic disease nutrition counseling as part of our integrated healthcare team and Maternal Health Hub program.
In this role you will support patients managing diabetes maternal health nutrition needs weight management and other chronic conditions. Working alongside physicians nurses behavioral health clinicians and care coordinators you will develop individualized care plans that help patients improve health outcomes and quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity for dietitians seeking meaningful patient relationships collaborative care and strong work-life balance.
Why Dietitians Choose RAHC
Flexible schedule - 4-day or 5-day work week (4/10 schedule)
No hospital shift work
Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
Mission-driven community health center
Compensation: $70000 - $85000 / yr
Benefits include:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Generous PTO beginning your first day
- 8 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for diabetes and chronic disease management
- Deliver diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with medical providers
- Educate patients on meal planning glucose monitoring and lifestyle changes
- Support maternal health nutrition as part of RAHCs Maternal Health Hub
- Document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Support population health initiatives and quality improvement activities
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Dietetics or related field
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
- Experience working with patients with diabetes or chronic disease
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligibility
- Experience in community health or integrated care settings
- Bilingual language skills
A valid drivers license is preferred.
Live and Work in the Shenandoah Valley
RAHC is located in Lexington Virginia surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the scenic Shenandoah Valley.
Enjoy:
- Hiking biking and outdoor recreation
- Arts culture and historic charm
- Welcoming small-town community with exceptional quality of life
About Rockbridge Area Health Center
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving access to comprehensive high-quality and affordable healthcare services for our community.
Apply Today
Submit your cover letter and resume at:
Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a nonprofit organization in Lexington, VA providing quality health care services to the whole community.