Inpatient Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Rounds

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, diet education and tailored nutrition support.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, document findings in the medical record, and participate in rounds and journal club while maintaining current dietitian credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with Accredited Dietetic Internship.
• Master's degree required if completed after Jan 1 2024.
• 1–2 years clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult physicians and allied health on patient nutrition status and diet plans.
• Develop nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans.
• Participate in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Cross-cover in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Present at Journal Club and maintain professional development records.
• Keep current CDR credentials and state licensure.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Word processing

Interdisciplinary communication

Time management

Public speaking

Education

B.S. in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited internship

M.S. degree (if after Jan 1 2024)

Accredited dietetic internship

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Microsoft Word

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, diet education and tailored nutrition support.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, document findings in the medical record, and participate in rounds and journal club while maintaining current dietitian credentials.