Dialysis Dietitian — Critical Nutrition Care

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health’s Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Specialty Dietitian to manage nutrition care for critically ill patients and those requiring artificial nutrition support. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and the care team to optimize enteral and parenteral feeding plans.

Responsibilities include thorough assessments, care planning, documentation, patient and family education, and active participation in interdisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• Active registration with the American Dietetic Association (CDR).
• Licensed or in the process of becoming licensed in Maryland.
• Provide documentation showing Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Responsibilities

• Manage nutrition care of critically ill patients and those on artificial nutrition support.
• Provide nutrition expertise to physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other staff.
• Assess, plan, document, and communicate nutrition care following standards and protocols.
• Educate patients and/or families as needed or requested.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Maryland licensure (in progress)

Job description

Trinity Health’s Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Specialty Dietitian to manage nutrition care for critically ill patients and those requiring artificial nutrition support. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and the care team to optimize enteral and parenteral feeding plans.

Responsibilities include thorough assessments, care planning, documentation, patient and family education, and active participation in interdisciplinary rounds.