Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Care

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center to assess patients, recommend nutritional plans, monitor progress and counsel patients and families on specialized dietary needs.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and case managers to implement medical nutrition therapy including enteral and parenteral support, document plans, and educate patients while ensuring high quality care.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders and develops individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provides therapeutic nutrition plans including enteral and parenteral support.
• Coordinates with Food Service to ensure diet prescriptions conformance.
• Documents nutrition care plans and patient responses in medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Nutrition knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Equivalent degree

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center to assess patients, recommend nutritional plans, monitor progress and counsel patients and families on specialized dietary needs.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and case managers to implement medical nutrition therapy including enteral and parenteral support, document plans, and educate patients while ensuring high quality care.