Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy

MedStar Health; Cheltenham (MD); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

MedStar Health seeks a registered dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse medical conditions at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will conduct malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, diet education and nutrition support recommendations, in compliance with policies and standards.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds and journal clubs, and contribute to education materials and

Qualificações

• Current knowledge of 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.

Responsabilidades

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses, nutrient needs, or specific diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Participates in clinical rounds, department meetings, and communicates information to administrative personnel; flexible to cross-cover areas including NICU and Pediatrics if needed.
• Reviews annual literature and presents findings to peers in Journal Club.
• Presents at least one case study to peers annually relating to Journal Club if possible.
• Attends meetings to enhance clinical practice growth and documents in Professional Development Plan.

Conhecimentos

Clinical dietetics

EMR proficiency

Word processing

Communication

Time management

Schedule flexibility

Public speaking

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Accredited dietetic internship completed

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

Descrição da vaga

MedStar Health seeks a registered dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse medical conditions at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will conduct malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, diet education and nutrition support recommendations, in compliance with policies and standards.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds and journal clubs, and contribute to education materials and