Senior Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Nutrition

MedStar Health; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a seasoned Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, educate patients, and make nutrition support recommendations within MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar's standards.

The role requires leadership in nutrition care plans, collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, cross-coverage in NICU and Pediatrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited dietetic internship.
• Master's degree required if completed after January 1, 2024.
• 5–7 years progressive clinical nutrition experience OR 3–4 years with a specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians on patients' nutritional statuses and diet plans.
• Formulate nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for at-risk patients.
• Perform malnutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Participate in rounds, meetings, and cross-cover in NICU/Pediatrics as needed.
• Maintain CDR credentials and state licensure; engage in professional development.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Communication

Time management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

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

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a seasoned Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, educate patients, and make nutrition support recommendations within MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar's standards.

The role requires leadership in nutrition care plans, collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, cross-coverage in NICU and Pediatrics