Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition Care

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

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop and monitor medical nutrition therapy, and educate patients and families on specialized dietary needs within a hospital setting. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to optimize nutritional status and treatment outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition and 1-2 years of healthcare experience, with active licensure and Academy of Nutrition and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition required.
• 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

• Conduct patient assessments to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders.
• Develop and implement an individualized medical nutrition therapy plan.
• Provide therapeutic nutrition support including enteral and parenteral.
• Coordinate with Food Service to ensure diet prescription conformance.
• Document nutrition care plans and patient responses.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation and records

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop and monitor medical nutrition therapy, and educate patients and families on specialized dietary needs within a hospital setting. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to optimize nutritional status and treatment outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition and 1-2 years of healthcare experience, with active licensure and Academy of Nutrition and