Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Education

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

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and families on nutrition’s role in treatment. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals is expected to optimize care in a hospital setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics/Nutrition, state licensure, and 1–2 years of healthcare experience; CNSD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s degree in dietetics nutrition required or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting required
• Current state licensure/registration required and active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; CNSD preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provide therapeutic nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers and therapists as appropriate.
• Plan menus to meet nutritional needs and palliate treatment.
• Document nutritional care plans and patient responses in medical records.
• Direct clinical staff and participate in Performance Improvement and Infection Control meetings.

Skills

Clinical Dietitian

Nutrition Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and families on nutrition’s role in treatment. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals is expected to optimize care in a hospital setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics/Nutrition, state licensure, and 1–2 years of healthcare experience; CNSD is preferred.