Senior Inpatient Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Leader

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a registered dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, including malnutrition assessment, nutrition-focused exams, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations.

You will consult with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, develop and document plans, participate in rounds and journal clubs, and maintain licensure and credentials. Cross-coverage may occur in NICU and Pediatrics as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with an accredited dietetic internship.
• Master's degree required if completed after January 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and allied health professionals on patients' nutritional status and diet plans.
• Formulate nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for at-risk patients.
• Provide in/outpatient diet rationale for self-management.
• Participate in rounds, meetings, and cross-cover in NICU/Pediatrics as needed.
• Present journal club-case studies and contribute to literature reviews.
• Maintain CDR credentials and DC licensure; ensure yearly competencies.
• Contribute to education materials or policy updates as directed by CNM.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Diet education

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science with acd dietetic internship

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

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a registered dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, including malnutrition assessment, nutrition-focused exams, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations.

You will consult with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, develop and document plans, participate in rounds and journal clubs, and maintain licensure and credentials. Cross-coverage may occur in NICU and Pediatrics as needed.