Dietitian - Nutrition Services (Part-Time)

Job overview

Dietitian - Nutrition Services (Part-Time) is an onsite position in Washington, DC. The salary range is $59,820.00 - $101,836.00/Yr. This role is part of MedStar Health. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for collecting pertinent information, developing appropriate care plans, monitoring patient status, and counseling patients and families on special nutritional requirements. This role contributes to patient care by ensuring optimal nutritional support and education.

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 Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and necessary diet restrictions.
• Completes nutritional assessment and participates in interdisciplinary 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.
• Plans menus to meet patients' needs.
• Documents nutritional care plans and patient response.
• Serves as nutritional care resource.
• Directs clinical supportive staff.
• Participates in staff and committee meetings.
• Conducts rounds.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with physician and other health care personnel.
• Evaluates 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

washington dc

medstar health

registered dietician

healthcare

patient care

nutrition therapy

counseling

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.