Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Care

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

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and provide counseling to patients and families on nutritional needs related to treatment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to ensure evidence-based nutrition care and documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral).
• Collaborate with Food Service staff to ensure diet prescriptions.
• Document nutritional care plans and patient responses.

Skills

Dietitian knowledge

Nutrition counseling

Team collaboration

Ethical standards

Confidentiality

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and provide counseling to patients and families on nutritional needs related to treatment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to ensure evidence-based nutrition care and documentation in the medical record.