Registered Dietitian, NICU (Part-Time)

Job overview

The Registered Dietitian, NICU (Part-Time) role is onsite in Arlington, VA; compensation is $34.08–$61.03 per hour. VHC Health is a not-for-profit health system and teaching hospital serving the Washington, DC metropolitan community. The dietitian provides timely nutritional care, using assessments and medical nutrition therapy to support patient needs. The role contributes to coordinated care through nutrition planning, patient education, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

What you'll do

• Provide nutritional care, including nutrition screening, assessment, and reassessment
• address food-drug interactions, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, patient education, and documentation
• assess nutritional requirements across the life cycle
• oversee Registered Dietitian Eligible individuals by reviewing and signing notes daily and placing orders when applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dietitian

nicu

part-time

$34.08–$61.03/hr

clinical nutrition

nutrition assessment

medical nutrition therapy

patient education

arlington va

vhc health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility
• wellness and retirement benefits.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required; master’s degree required for those who became registered after 2023. Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration must be obtained within six months.

About the employer

VHC Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.