Inpatient Clinical Dietitian I - Patient Nutrition Expert

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

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, and diet education, and document care in the electronic medical record.

The role requires cross-coverage across Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed, participation in rounds, and ongoing professional development with adherence to Spirit Values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited dietetic internship (RDE will be considered) required and Master’s degree from an accredited college or university if completed after Jan 1 2024 required.
• 1-2 years of general clinical nutrition experience preferred (RDE will be considered). preferred

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals regarding patients’ nutritional statuses and diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Participates in clinical rounds and department meetings and communicates information to staff.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Cross-cover and train in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief and cross-coverage for in/outpatient services.
• Reviews a year of literature and presents to peers in Journal Club.
• Gives formal presentations in an area of nutrition to peers or community.
• Maintains CDR credentials and licensure; completes yearly competencies.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Diet education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited dietetic internship

Master's degree (required if completed after 2024)

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, and diet education, and document care in the electronic medical record.

The role requires cross-coverage across Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed, participation in rounds, and ongoing professional development with adherence to Spirit Values.