Dietitian I PRN

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,758 - 130,041; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is looking for a qualified nutritionist who provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, assessing their nutritional needs and providing personalized diet plans. You'll work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and present findings to improve patient care.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science, have a minimum of 5 years of clinical nutrition experience, and be a registered dietitian. Join us in improving patient outcomes through nutrition!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science and completion of accredited dietetic internship.
• 5+ years of progressive clinical nutrition experience required.
• Registered Dietitian upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients.
• Consults with physicians regarding patients' nutritional status.
• Formulates nutrition assessments and follow-up plans.

Skills

Current knowledge of clinical dietetics

Good communication skills

Ability to navigate Electronic Medical Record

Basic word processing skills

Time management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

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 education 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 status, 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, department/service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in the 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.) in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship. Required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Dietitian DC DOH – DIETDC DC Department of Health‑Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Upon Hire. Required.
• 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.