Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition & Care

MedStar Health; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist to monitor nutritional care, manage therapeutic diets, and provide patient education. You will document care in the medical record and participate in rounds and care plan meetings, delivering high-quality medical nutrition therapy.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff, and may require providing classes on nutrition topics for outpatient and community settings. Maryland licensure within 180 days is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or nutrition-related field is required.
• ADA registration is required.
• Maryland RN license? (License to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Maryland) within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitors nutritional care and manages physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Provides nutritional education to patients and families.
• Documents care in the medical record and prepares required documentation.
• Educates patients on modified diets and participates in rounds and care plan meetings.
• Represents the department on quality improvement teams and committees.
• Provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy and reviews patient records for nutrition consultations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or nutrition

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist to monitor nutritional care, manage therapeutic diets, and provide patient education. You will document care in the medical record and participate in rounds and care plan meetings, delivering high-quality medical nutrition therapy.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff, and may require providing classes on nutrition topics for outpatient and community settings. Maryland licensure within 180 days is required.