Dietitian (Nutrition Services)

Job overview

Dietitian (Nutrition Services) - Part time, onsite in Washington, DC. Salary range: $59,820.00 - $101,836.00/Yr. MedStar Health is a leading healthcare system. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients, developing care plans, monitoring patient status, and providing nutritional counseling to patients and families. This role collaborates with other health personnel to ensure optimal patient care.

What you'll do

• Conducts patient assessments for diet and food guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders.
• Develops and implements individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral).
• Works with Food Service staff to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and identifies diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
• Completes nutritional assessments and participates in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
• Develops or obtains patient nutrition education materials.
• Assesses patient's knowledge of diet 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 to identify nutritional problems.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with healthcare personnel.
• Evaluates food served for quality standards and dietary prescriptions.
• 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

nutrition therapy

patient care

About the employer

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