Senior Clinical Dietitian: Inpatient Nutrition Expert

MedStar Health; Fairfax (VA); In loco; USD 73.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MedStar Health in the United States is seeking a senior Clinical Dietitian to deliver comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a wide range of medical conditions. The role includes malnutrition assessment, nutrition-focused physical exams, education, and nutrition support planning in accordance with MedStar’s standards.

Responsibilities include consulting with physicians on patient nutrition, formulating nutrition plans, and documenting findings in the medical record.

Competenze

• Five years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience.
• Alternatively, 3–4 years with a recognized specialty certification.
• Bachelor’s degree and accredited dietetic internship completed.
• Master’s degree required if completed after January 1, 2024.

Mansioni

• Consult physicians and allied health professionals on patients’ nutritional status and diet plans.
• Draft nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans and document in the medical record.
• Provide nutrition support recommendations for inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in rounds, meetings, and journal club; cross-cover in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Develop or update education materials, new policies, or QAPI projects as directed.

Conoscenze

Clinical dietetics knowledge

EMR navigation

Public speaking

Time management

Interdisciplinary team communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

MedStar Health in the United States is seeking a senior Clinical Dietitian to deliver comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a wide range of medical conditions. The role includes malnutrition assessment, nutrition-focused physical exams, education, and nutrition support planning in accordance with MedStar’s standards.

Responsibilities include consulting with physicians on patient nutrition, formulating nutrition plans, and documenting findings in the medical record.