Inpatient Clinical Dietitian I — Nutrition & Rounds

MedStar Health; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Brentwood, MD, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse medical conditions. The role includes malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations in alignment with MedStar policies and standards.

Responsibilities include patient consultations, care planning, rounds participation, and cross-coverage in NICU and Pediatrics as needed, with required DC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited institution and completion of an accredited dietetic internship (RDE considered).
• Master's degree required if completed after Jan 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses and diet plans.
• Develops nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans for at-risk patients.
• Participates in rounds and interdisciplinary meetings; documents plans in medical records.
• Cross-covers in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Maintains current licensure and credentials; participates in professional development.

Skills

Communicator

Time management

Public speaking

EMR navigation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree (post-2023)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

MedStar Health in Brentwood, MD, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse medical conditions. The role includes malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations in alignment with MedStar policies and standards.

Responsibilities include patient consultations, care planning, rounds participation, and cross-coverage in NICU and Pediatrics as needed, with required DC