Inpatient Clinical Dietitian I — Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Maryland is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. The role includes malnutrition assessments, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations in line with policies and Spirit Values.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and the inter-disciplinary team, developing nutrition plans, covering in/outpatient services, presenting literature at

Qualifications

• Current knowledge in 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.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses or diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Participates in clinical rounds and departmental meetings and communicates information to staff.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Cross-cover and train in NICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief for in/outpatient services.
• Reviews annual literature and presents at Journal Club.
• Delivers formal presentations in specialty areas.
• Maintains CDR credentials and DC licensure; completes yearly competencies.
• Participates in licensing surveys as needed.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR proficiency

Word processing

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Flexibility

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition

Dietetic internship

Master's degree (post-2024)

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Maryland is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. The role includes malnutrition assessments, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations in line with policies and Spirit Values.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and the inter-disciplinary team, developing nutrition plans, covering in/outpatient services, presenting literature at