Dietitian Nutrition Services (Part-Time)

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part time, onsite, Fort Belvoir VA. Hiring range: $59,820.00 - $101,836.00 /Yr. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for collecting pertinent information, developing appropriate care plans, monitoring patient status, counseling patients and families on nutritional requirements, and consulting with other health personnel.

What you'll do

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders.
• Develops and implements individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support.
• Works cooperatively with Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and identifies food/drug interactions.
• Completes nutritional assessments and participates in interdisciplinary assessments.
• Develops patient nutrition education materials.
• Assesses patient knowledge and provides education.
• Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy.
• Plans menus to meet patient needs.
• Documents nutritional care plans and patient response.
• Serves as a nutritional care resource.
• Directs clinical supportive staff.
• Participates in meetings.
• Conducts rounds.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Evaluates food quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition.

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

dietitian

part time

fort belvoir va

medstar health

registered dietician

nutrition therapy

healthcare

patient care

nutrition education

clinical dietitian

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.