Clinical Dietitian

Roselle Center for Healing; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

MedStar Health in the DC–Maryland region is seeking a Transplant Clinical Dietitian I to deliver specialized nutritional care for transplant patients.

You will assess nutritional needs, collaborate with the transplant team, educate patients and families, and document care in line with MedStar Health protocols. RD/RDN required; CNSC preferred; strong communication and software skills essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise in nutritional therapies for transplant patients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in nutritional planning software and patient management systems.
• RD or RDN credential; CNSC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop dietary-care plans for transplant patients.
• Consult with physicians to determine nutritional needs and restrictions.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on pre- and post-transplant nutrition.
• Collaborate with the transplant team to integrate dietary plans with medical care.
• Document interactions and outcomes per MedStar Health protocols.

Skills

Transplant nutrition

Patient care

Team collaboration

Nutritional software

RD/RDN credential

Education

RD/RDN credential

Tools

Nutritional planning software

Patient management systems

Job description

About the Role

MedStar Health, a leading non‑profit healthcare provider in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region, is looking for a Transplant Clinical Dietitian I to join our team. Focused on delivering compassionate and specialized nutritional care, the Transplant Clinical Dietitian will play a crucial role in improving the health outcomes of our transplant patients. This position requires expertise in nutrition therapy and patient care management, specifically tailored to the needs of transplant recipients.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans for transplant patients.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt plans as needed based on patient's conditions and treatment goals.
• Educate patients and their families on proper nutritional care before and after the transplant.
• Collaborate with the transplant team to integrate dietary plans with overall medical care.
• Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with MedStar Health's protocols and compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Credentials

• Expertise in nutritional therapies for transplant patients
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in nutritional planning software and patient management systems
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k