Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

MedStar Health; Crofton (MD); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center develops and implements medical nutrition therapy plans for patients, conducts thorough nutrition assessments, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize care.

You will educate patients and families about therapeutic nutrition, monitor response to therapy, and document findings in the medical record while participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years healthcare experience required.
• Current state licensure/registration required.
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; CNSD preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conducts patient nutrition assessments to establish diet and nutrition guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders to inform therapy.
• Develops individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provides nutrition education to patient and family.
• Monitors and adjusts nutrition therapy based on patient response.
• Documents nutrition care plans and patient progress.

Connaissances

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical nutrition therapy planning

Documentation in medical records

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

Equivalent education/experience

Outils

CNSD Certification

Description du poste

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center develops and implements medical nutrition therapy plans for patients, conducts thorough nutrition assessments, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize care.

You will educate patients and families about therapeutic nutrition, monitor response to therapy, and document findings in the medical record while participating in quality improvement activities.