Nutritionist Jobs in Virginia
Nutritionist jobs in Virginia are concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient clinical care, public health agencies, and corporate wellness programs, with demand at every level from entry-level dietetic technicians to senior clinical nutritionists. The most active hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where large employers such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain consistent nutritionist pipelines. Roles in clinical nutrition, pediatric nutrition, and community nutrition counseling see the strongest demand across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 5113986
- Roanoke County, Virginia, United States
- Salem, Virginia, United States, 24153
- Virginia Department of Health
- Health and Human Services
- Restricted Full-Time
- Closing at: Nov 9 2026 - 23:55 EST
- Virginia Department of Health
Title: Nutritionist Associate - VDHAY002
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $33,638.00 to $43,796.25
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Roanoke-Salem
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
*This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Federal WIC grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Annual funding cycle October 1 to September 30 of the following year. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.*
*This position offers an incentive that includes a $1,000 sign on bonus*
Position Description:
The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history. Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individual’s nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high-risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.
Job Duties:
Nutrition Education
- Follows the Nutrition Education section of the appropriate policies and procedures
- Provides basic client nutritional services; interviews participants according to protocol, determining nutritional goals and eligibility requirements for participation in the WIC program
- Conducts diet and health assessments and determines nutritional risk required in the certification process
- Nutritional education provided to participants regarding identified nutritional and/or medical risk(s) in accordance with policies and procedures
- Provides individual or group follow-up education sessions
Nutrition Support
- Encourages continuation of nutritional plan
- Procures and maintains nutritional education and support
- Assists with educating participants about WIC policies and procedures on Nutritional education, support, and equipment
- Assists in providing equipment, supplies and information to WIC nutritional participants
- Assists with obtaining proper documentation on equipment on loan or issued from the WIC office
- Presents an unified and positive attitude towards nutritional plans; works to improve participation in plans
Program Support
- Registers applicants and clients for clinic; determines residential, categorical and financial eligibility
- Reviews accurately and thoroughly all required and applicable program policies, procedures and information with each client/applicant including information verbally or in wiring as policy specifies
- Documents demographic, eligibility and enrollment information accurately into the appropriate system
- May maintain and calibrate equipment and lab environment
- Works with teams to assure the support program is accessible, customer friendly, efficient, positive, seeking caseload growth, professionally and legally administrated on a daily basis
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
Who We Are: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff. RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke.
What We Do: RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards
- Ability to conduct interviews and collect information
- Ability to interpret, document, calculate, and compile routine data
- Experience providing patient education and/or communicating information to individuals
- Good communication skills, verbally and in writing, to interact with a variety of patients, peers, and supervisors
- Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member
- Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
- Skills using computer systems
Additional Considerations
- Training, job experience, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, food services, or a related area preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks, and taking heights and weights of individuals
- Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training completed within 6 months of hire
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Darlene Smith
Phone: N/A
Email: darlene.smith@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
- 5113986
- Roanoke County, Virginia, United States
- Salem, Virginia, United States, 24153
- Virginia Department of Health
- Health and Human Services
- Restricted Full-Time
- Closing at: Nov 9 2026 - 23:55 EST
- Virginia Department of Health
Title: Nutritionist Associate - VDHAY002
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $33,638.00 to $43,796.25
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Roanoke-Salem
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
*This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Federal WIC grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Annual funding cycle October 1 to September 30 of the following year. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.*
*This position offers an incentive that includes a $1,000 sign on bonus*
Position Description:
The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history. Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individual’s nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high-risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.
Job Duties:
Nutrition Education
- Follows the Nutrition Education section of the appropriate policies and procedures
- Provides basic client nutritional services; interviews participants according to protocol, determining nutritional goals and eligibility requirements for participation in the WIC program
- Conducts diet and health assessments and determines nutritional risk required in the certification process
- Nutritional education provided to participants regarding identified nutritional and/or medical risk(s) in accordance with policies and procedures
- Provides individual or group follow-up education sessions
Nutrition Support
- Encourages continuation of nutritional plan
- Procures and maintains nutritional education and support
- Assists with educating participants about WIC policies and procedures on Nutritional education, support, and equipment
- Assists in providing equipment, supplies and information to WIC nutritional participants
- Assists with obtaining proper documentation on equipment on loan or issued from the WIC office
- Presents an unified and positive attitude towards nutritional plans; works to improve participation in plans
Program Support
- Registers applicants and clients for clinic; determines residential, categorical and financial eligibility
- Reviews accurately and thoroughly all required and applicable program policies, procedures and information with each client/applicant including information verbally or in wiring as policy specifies
- Documents demographic, eligibility and enrollment information accurately into the appropriate system
- May maintain and calibrate equipment and lab environment
- Works with teams to assure the support program is accessible, customer friendly, efficient, positive, seeking caseload growth, professionally and legally administrated on a daily basis
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
Who We Are: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff. RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke.
What We Do: RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards
- Ability to conduct interviews and collect information
- Ability to interpret, document, calculate, and compile routine data
- Experience providing patient education and/or communicating information to individuals
- Good communication skills, verbally and in writing, to interact with a variety of patients, peers, and supervisors
- Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member
- Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
- Skills using computer systems
Additional Considerations
- Training, job experience, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, food services, or a related area preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks, and taking heights and weights of individuals
- Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training completed within 6 months of hire
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Darlene Smith
Phone: N/A
Email: darlene.smith@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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The qualifications that appear most often in nutritionist jobs across Virginia.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential recognized by the Virginia Board of Medicine
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
- Experience with medical nutrition therapy and electronic health record documentation
- Strong knowledge of dietary assessment, meal planning, and evidence-based nutrition guidelines
- Ability to communicate nutrition education effectively to diverse patient or client populations
Nutritionist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nutritionist in Virginia?
Virginia requires nutritionists working in clinical or licensed settings to hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential and register with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a licensed dietitian. The path starts with an accredited bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics or nutrition, followed by completion of an accredited dietetic internship, and then passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam. After passing, you apply to the Virginia Board of Medicine for licensure before practicing independently.
Which companies hire nutritionists in Virginia?
Virginia nutritionist roles are posted by Virginia Department of Health, Claxton Dietetic Solutions, and Augusta Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems and federal government contractors in the Northern Virginia corridor are among the most consistent sources of full-time nutritionist openings across the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most nutritionist jobs?
Virginia, Ashburn, and Roanoke have the most nutritionist openings in Virginia right now. The concentration in Northern Virginia and Richmond reflects the presence of major hospital systems and federal health agencies, while Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region draw demand from Sentara's network of hospitals and the large military and veteran health infrastructure along the coast.
Are there remote nutritionist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much of the work involves direct patient or client interaction. About 100% of nutritionist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting a real but limited share of the market. Telehealth nutrition counseling and corporate wellness consulting roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a nutritionist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for dietetic technician or nutrition assistant roles at Virginia hospital systems such as Inova, VCU Health, or Sentara while completing a supervised dietetic internship. Many of these systems offer new-graduate rotations or structured internship-to-hire pipelines that count toward credentialing hours. Candidates who have passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam and hold student membership in the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics tend to stand out, even without full clinical experience.
Where can I find and apply to nutritionist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to nutritionist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers across the state. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the openings.
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