Clinical Dietitian II

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a registered dietitian to provide primary and relief nutrition management on ICU and other units, participate in rounds, and contribute to care planning and quality initiatives.

Requires Bachelor's in Dietetics with internship, 1-2 years clinical experience, DC DOH Dietitian, DC licensure if licensed elsewhere, and RD credential. Salary range is $74,214 to $134,596 per year.

Qualifications

• BDietitian with ADA-approved program and internship completion.
• Clinical nutrition responsibilities on ICU and other units.
• Participation in rounds and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition management including screening and care planning.
• Coordinate with medical/nursing staff and participate in rounds.
• Monitor progress and follow-up on nutrition care.
• Counsel patients and families on diet and nutrition practices.
• Document care activities in medical records.
• Participate in department operations and quality assurance reports.
• Assist in training staff and attending educational programs.

Skills

Clinical nutrition management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Documentation in EHR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics with approved internship

Job description

About the Job

Provides both primary and relief nutrition management services on all assigned units including the ICU. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds performance improvement initiatives clinical pathway development and committees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nutrition management services to include patient screening nutrition assessment and nutrition care-planning. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Recommends and implements diet therapy and nutrition support modalities.
• Confers with medical and nursing staff in coordinating patient nutritional care. Participates in medical rounds/conferences. Conducts nutrition in-services for medical staff including residents medical students and nurses.
• Monitors patient progress and develops follow-up recommendations for continuing nutrition care.
• Counsels patients/families on appropriate diet and/or nutrition practices relevant to their medical conditions.
• Documents patient care activities in the medical records. Communicates patient care information to appropriate nutrition personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Participates in department operations relating to clinical responsibilities. Such operations may include monitoring patient care related activities Action Line calls patient representative referrals etc. Completes department quality assurance reports as required.
• Assists in the training of Hospitality Assistants and newly hired staff nutritionists.
• Attends meetings/conferences utilizes library resources reviews professional journals etc. in order to maintain current knowledge of advancements and changes.
• Participate in departmental and hospital programs such as journal clubs grand rounds professional organizations and other educational programs.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in an American Dietetics Association approved program in Dietetics with completion of an internship required

Experience

• 1-2 years of previous experience providing nutrition therapy in a clinical setting preferably in acute care (as obtained in dietetics internship) required

Licenses and Certifications

• Dietitian DC DOH - DIETDC required
• If licensed in another state DC licensure must be applied for at time of start date
• RD - Registered Dietician by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required

This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.