Dietitian I PRN

Job overview

Dietitian I PRN at MedStar Health in Vienna, VA. This is a PRN position with an onsite work arrangement. The hiring range is USD $72,758.00 - USD $130,041.00 /Yr. This role provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, and nutrition support recommendations.

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 as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy.
• Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patient's medical record.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Participates in clinical rounds appropriate department/service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in service area.
• Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including the Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics if needed.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to the area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers in Journal Club.
• Presents at least one case study to peers annually relating to Journal Club if possible.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice growth records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan.
• Performs at least one annual formal professional presentation in the area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.
• Develops implements or participates in one of the following: new or updated education material new policy or policy change QAPI project or other nutrition related project as directed and approved by the CNM.
• Provides relief and cross-coverage as delegated for in/outpatient services.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outlined by MGUH.
• Holds current membership in a professional organization pertinent to the role.
• Participates in licensing survey as needed.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5-7 years

Skills & competencies

dietitian

prn

medstar health

vienna va

healthcare

nutrition therapy

inpatient care

medical nutrition therapy

registered dietitian

nutrition assessment

About the employer

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