Dietitian Nutrition Services (Part-Time)

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part time, onsite, in West Mclean, VA. This position has a hiring range of USD $59,820.00 - USD $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 special nutritional requirements, and consulting with other health personnel as needed. This role is crucial for ensuring patients receive optimal nutritional care as part of their overall treatment.

What you'll do

• Conducts assessment for patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support.
• Works cooperatively with the Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and necessary diet restrictions.
• Completes nutritional assessment and participates in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
• Responsible for developing or obtaining patient nutrition education materials.
• Assesses patient's knowledge of diet and provides education.
• Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy.
• Plan menus to meet patients' needs.
• Document nutritional care plans and patient response.
• Serve as nutritional care resource.
• Directs clinical supportive staff.
• Participates in staff and committee meetings.
• Conduct rounds to check inconsistencies.
• Provides patient with ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with physician and other health care personnel.
• Evaluate food served.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics nutrition required or equivalent required

Experience

1-2 years Experience in a healthcare setting required

Skills & competencies

part-time

dietitian

nutrition services

medstar health

west mclean va

healthcare

clinical dietitian

nutrition therapy

patient counseling

registered dietician

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing. Sector: 31.