Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Care Coordination

MedStar Health; Welcome Acres (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian responsible for collecting information, developing care plans, and monitoring patients’ nutritional status while counseling patients and families on special dietary needs.

You will consult with physicians and nurses, coordinate with Food Service, implement medical nutrition therapy including enteral and parenteral support, and document care plans in the medical record.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provide therapeutic nutrition plans including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Coordinate with Food Service to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions.
• Document nutrition care plans and patient responses in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families about diet and treatment impact.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health staff.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Counseling

Dietary Plans

NCP Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian responsible for collecting information, developing care plans, and monitoring patients’ nutritional status while counseling patients and families on special dietary needs.

You will consult with physicians and nurses, coordinate with Food Service, implement medical nutrition therapy including enteral and parenteral support, and document care plans in the medical record.