Clinical Dietitian I - PRN

Job overview

Clinical Dietitian I - PRN, onsite in Gaithersburg, MD. This position has a hiring range of $60,632.00 - $107,494.00/Yr. Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions, including performing malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, and diet education. This role is crucial for patient recovery and well-being by ensuring appropriate nutritional support.

What you'll do

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses, nutrient needs, or specific diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patients' medical record.
• Participates in clinical rounds and appropriate department/service meetings.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief and cross-coverage.
• Reviews annual literature pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers.
• Performs formal professional presentations.
• Attends pertinent meetings.
• Maintains current credentials and licensure.
• Holds current membership to professional organization.
• Participates in licensing surveys.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree B.S with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship (RDE will be considered) required and Master's degree Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after Jan 1 2024. required

Experience

1-2 years One year of general clinical nutrition experience preferred

Skills & competencies

clinical dietitian

prn

gaithersburg

md

medstar health

healthcare

registered dietician

nutrition therapy

medical nutrition therapy

inpatient care

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.