Senior Inpatient Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Expert

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

Descrizione del lavoro

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a seasoned clinical dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and develop nutrition support recommendations within hospital policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, ongoing professional development, and leadership in education activities such as Journal Club

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Consults with physicians and other professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses and diet plans.
• Forms nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Participates in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary meetings; cross-train in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics if needed.
• Reviews literature annually and presents at Journal Club; presents case studies when possible.
• Performs annual professional development activities and contributes to education material or policy changes as directed.
• Provides relief and cross-coverage for in/outpatient services.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and licensure; participates in licensing surveys as needed.

Conoscenze

Clinical dietetics

Public speaking

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

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Formazione

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

Master's degree in Nutrition (required after Jan 2024)

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a seasoned clinical dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and develop nutrition support recommendations within hospital policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, ongoing professional development, and leadership in education activities such as Journal Club