Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Patient Education

MedStar Health; Burke (VA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, and monitor responses to nutrition care. The role involves coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff, and providing education to patients and families on dietary needs related to treatment.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, planning therapeutic nutrition, and ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience required.
• Current state licensure/registration required and active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; CNSD preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess patients to establish diet and nutrition plans.
• Review medical orders and plan medical nutrition therapy.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans including support with enteral/parenteral feeding.
• Coordinate with food service to ensure diet prescriptions are followed.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and treatment relationships.

Conocimientos

Dietary assessment

Nutrition education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Enteral/Parenteral nutrition

Patient counseling

Documentation in medical records

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, and monitor responses to nutrition care. The role involves coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff, and providing education to patients and families on dietary needs related to treatment.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, planning therapeutic nutrition, and ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record.