Clinical Dietitian II

Roselle Center for Healing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to deliver advanced medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations in the Maryland-Washington, DC region. You will assess, design and adjust evidence-based care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

You will precept interns and junior dietitians, contribute to quality and research initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance in nutrition care, with strong emphasis on compassionate,

Qualifications

• RDN with active licensure as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.
• Experience with medical nutrition therapy for diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Experience documenting in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to educate patients and families on diet modification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess nutritional status, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diet modification for acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals on interdisciplinary care teams.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Participate in performance improvement, clinical research, and quality/safety initiatives.
• Precept and mentor dietetic interns or junior dietitians as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, JCAHO, and departmental standards for nutrition care.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional assessment

Enteral & parenteral nutrition

EHR documentation

Diet education & counseling

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Education

RDN - Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure as Dietitian-Nutritionist

ServSafe certification preferred

Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred

Advanced clinical nutrition certifications a plus

Job description

As a Clinical Dietitian II at MedStar Health, you will deliver advanced medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations across our Maryland-Washington, DC region. You will complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, design and adjust evidence-based care plans, and provide education for patients and families managing complex acute and chronic conditions. In this collaborative, mission-driven environment, you will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, precept interns, contribute to quality and research initiatives, and support continuous improvement in compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients based on evidence-based practice and physician referrals
• Assess nutritional status, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diet modification for acute and chronic conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals on interdisciplinary care teams
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record in a timely manner
• Participate in performance improvement, clinical research, and quality/safety initiatives
• Precept and mentor dietetic interns or junior dietitians as assigned
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, JCAHO, and departmental standards for nutrition care

• Medical nutrition therapy
• Nutritional assessment
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE)
• Diet education and counseling
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Clinical research/quality improvement
• Menu/meal planning within clinical guidelines
• Regulatory and JCAHO compliance

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

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration
• State licensure as required (e.g., Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist)
• ServSafe or food safety certification preferred
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred
• Advanced certifications in clinical nutrition specialties a plus