Inpatient Clinical Dietitian I: Nutrition Therapy

MedStar Health; Highland (MD); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 107 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks an inpatient Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, perform malnutrition assessments, educate on diet, and support nutrition care plans in accordance with hospital standards.

Required credentials include a RD with licensure and internship; a Master’s degree is preferred if completed after Jan 1, 2024. The role involves collaboration with physicians and cross-coverage in NICU and Pediatrics as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with an accredited dietetic internship (RDE will be considered) required
• Master's degree completed after Jan 1 2024 is required

Responsabilités

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses and diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for at-risk patients.
• Participates in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary meetings and documents care in the medical record.
• Cross-covers and trains in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed
• Maintains licensure and board credentials and engages in continuing professional development.

Connaissances

Clinical dietetics

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Interdisciplinary communication

Time management

Flexibility

Public speaking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree (required if completed after Jan 1 2024)

Description du poste

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks an inpatient Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, perform malnutrition assessments, educate on diet, and support nutrition care plans in accordance with hospital standards.

Required credentials include a RD with licensure and internship; a Master’s degree is preferred if completed after Jan 1, 2024. The role involves collaboration with physicians and cross-coverage in NICU and Pediatrics as needed.