Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

MedStar Health; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to develop and monitor nutrition care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other team members to optimize patient nutrition.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition and 1–2 years in a healthcare setting, with state licensure/registration and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred. CNSD eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition required or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience required.
• Current state licensure/registration required.
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; CNSD - Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian preferred.
• CDR registration active preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders.
• Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provide nutrition support including enteral and parenteral as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Food Service to follow diet prescriptions.

Skills

English communication

Policies & procedures

Ethics & integrity

Customer service

Diversity

Privacy

Record keeping

Enteral nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to develop and monitor nutrition care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other team members to optimize patient nutrition.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition and 1–2 years in a healthcare setting, with state licensure/registration and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred. CNSD eligibility is a plus.