Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part-Time

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part-Time at MedStar Health in Washington, DC. 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 medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support.
• Works with Food Service staff to ensure diet prescription conformance.
• 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 for nutritional problems.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare personnel.
• Evaluates food quality.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

dietitian

nutrition services

part-time

onsite

washington dc

medstar health

clinical dietitian

healthcare

nutrition therapy

patient care

diet education

medical nutrition

assessment

counseling

About the employer

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