Senior Inpatient Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Specialist

MedStar Health; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Nutrition Support Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will assess, educate, and develop care plans, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support education initiatives and policy updates within the department.

Responsibilities include rounds participation, literature review, professional development, and cross-coverage.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of clinical dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Consult physicians and allied health staff about patients' nutritional status and diet plans.
• Develop and document nutrition assessments, plans, and follow-ups for at-risk patients.
• Counsel in/outpatients on diet rationale and self-management.
• Attend rounds and meetings; cross-cover as needed.
• Present at Journal Club and case studies annually.
• Complete professional development and licensure requirements; maintain CDR credentials.
• Participate in licensing surveys as needed.
• Provide required cross-coverage and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree (required after Jan 2024)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Nutrition Support Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will assess, educate, and develop care plans, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support education initiatives and policy updates within the department.

Responsibilities include rounds participation, literature review, professional development, and cross-coverage.