Clinical Dietitian

SNEB; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to provide specialized nutritional services to a diverse patient population, spanning pediatric to geriatric care, within a collaborative clinical setting.

You will assess nutritional needs, design personalized dietary plans, and support families while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian in Maryland or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and health plans to create personalized dietary-care plans and provide counseling.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare professionals to address medical and nutritional needs; support for various conditions.
• Educate patients and families on healthy eating, dietary modifications, and nutrition management for better health outcomes.
• Document patient care and track progress toward dietary goals, adjusting plans as needed.
• Stay informed on latest nutrition research and apply evidence-based practices to patient care.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical nutrition for diverse health conditions.
• Strong interpersonal communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficiency in nutritional planning software and patient care documentation systems.
• Motivate patients to adhere to dietary recommendations.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutritional counseling

Patient education

Documentation systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

RDN (CDR)

Licensed Dietitian - Maryland

Tools

Nutritional planning software

Electronic health records

Job description

MedStar Health, a leading non-profit healthcare organization in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This position involves providing specialized nutritional services and therapy to our diverse patient population, ranging from pediatric to geriatric individuals. Our focus is on implementing personalized, patient-first health care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. You will collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes through effective dietary management. This role requires keeping abreast of the latest nutritional science trends and effectively communicating dietary plans and advice to patients and their families.

Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement personalized dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs; provide nutritional support for a variety of health conditions.

Educate patients and their families on healthy eating habits, dietary modifications, and nutrition management for improved overall health outcomes.

Document patient care and track progress towards dietary health goals, adapting plans as necessary to achieve optimal results.

Stay informed on the latest nutritional research and integrate evidence-based practices into patient care.

In-depth knowledge of clinical nutrition and dietary management for various health conditions

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members

Proficiency in nutritional planning software and patient care documentation systems

Ability to educate and motivate patients to adhere to dietary recommendations

Medical Insurance

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Maryland or eligible for licensure