Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part Time

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part time at MedStar Health in Silver Spring, MD. This is a Part Time, onsite position with a salary range of $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 plans for medical nutrition therapy.
• 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 staff and committee meetings.
• Conducts rounds.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates with healthcare personnel.
• Evaluates food served for quality and dietary prescriptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, or equivalent.

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

part time

dietitian

nutrition services

medstar health

silver spring md

registered dietician

medical nutrition therapy

patient care

healthcare

clinical nutrition

About the employer

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