Inpatient Clinical Dietitian I: Nutritional Care & Rounds

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

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive inpatients nutrition therapy, assessments, and education. You will collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to tailor diet plans and support nutrition care across units, including potential coverage in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics.

The role requires advanced credentials in clinical dietetics, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate EMR while delivering

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals regarding patients' nutritional status and diet plans.
• Forms nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Participates in clinical rounds and department meetings; communicates information to administrative staff.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• May cross-cover and be trained in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief and cross-coverage for in/outpatient services.
• Reviews relevant literature and presents findings in Journal Club.
• Delivers formal presentations on specialty topics to peers or the community.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Public speaking

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition

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

Dietetic internship or RDE considered

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive inpatients nutrition therapy, assessments, and education. You will collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to tailor diet plans and support nutrition care across units, including potential coverage in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics.

The role requires advanced credentials in clinical dietetics, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate EMR while delivering