Clinical Dietitian: Personal Nutrition Therapy & Care

MedStar Health; Lanham (MD); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 102 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Lanham, MD is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition therapy plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families about nutrition as part of the care team.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to tailor medical nutrition therapy, manage enteral/parenteral feeding, document care plans, and participate in Performance Improvement and Infection Control activities.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines
• Develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families
• Coordinate with physicians and care team
• Document care plans and patient responses in medical records
• Oversee and guide clinical support staff

Conhecimentos

Policy compliance

English proficiency

Customer service

Cultural competency

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Enteral feeding knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Lanham, MD is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition therapy plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families about nutrition as part of the care team.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to tailor medical nutrition therapy, manage enteral/parenteral feeding, document care plans, and participate in Performance Improvement and Infection Control activities.