Dietitian I PRN

MedStar Health; Davidsonville (MD); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a seasoned registered dietitian to deliver inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy, perform nutrition assessments, and provide education for a range of medical conditions. This role supports interdisciplinary care and adheres to hospital standards.

You will participate in rounds, document in EMR, and contribute to ongoing education, policy updates, and QAPI projects while maintaining credentials and professional involvement.

Formación

• Requires Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition with accredited internship.
• Master's degree required if completed after Jan 1, 2024.
• 5–7 years progressive clinical nutrition experience required.
• 3–4 years with specialty certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Consult with physicians on patients' nutritional needs and plans.
• Develop and document nutrition assessment and follow-up plans.
• Consult in/outpatients for diet rationale and self-management.
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary meetings; cross-cover as needed.
• Present literature to peers and participate in Journal Club.
• Maintain CDR credentials and professional development.

Conocimientos

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Time management

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Flexibility

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Descripción del empleo

About this Job: General Summary of Position

Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments nutrition focused physical exams diet educations and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses nutrient needs or specific diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy. Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patient's medical record.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Participates in clinical rounds appropriate department/service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in service area. Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including the Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics if needed.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to the area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers in Journal Club.
• Presents at least one case study to peers annually relating to Journal Club if possible.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice growth records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan.
• Performs at least one annual formal professional presentation in the area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.
• Develops implements or participates in one of the following: new or updated education material new policy or policy change QAPI project or other nutrition related project as directed and approved by the CNM.
• Provides relief and cross-coverage as delegated for in/outpatient services.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outlined by MGUH.
• Holds current membership in a professional organization pertinent to the role.
• Participates in licensing survey as needed.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree B.S. degree with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship. required and
• Master's degree Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after January 1 2024 required

Experience

• 5-7 years Five years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience. required or
• 3-4 years Three years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience AND a Specialty certification recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or Commission on Dietetic Registration as a major certification. preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• REG DIET - Dietitian - Registered Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire required and
• Dietitian DC DOH - DIETDC DC Department of Health-Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Upon Hire required and
• CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Or other specialty certification recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and/or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Upon Hire preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge of clinical dietetics.
• Able to navigate Electronic Medical Record efficiently.
• Functional with basic word processing skills.
• Good communicator with peers and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Able to manage time efficiently and able to multi-task.
• Flexibility in schedule and tasks as needed.
• Comfortable with public speaking.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $72,758.00 - USD $130,041.00 /Yr.