Dietitian (Nutrition Services) - Part-Time

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part-Time, onsite in Fairfax Station, VA. 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 individualized nutrition care plans, and providing counseling to patients and families. This role involves monitoring patient status, consulting with other healthcare professionals, and ensuring nutritional needs are met to support treatment processes.

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 (enteral and parenteral).
• Works cooperatively with Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and identifies food/drug interactions.
• Completes nutritional assessments and participates in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
• Develops or obtains patient nutrition education materials.
• Assesses patient 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 physicians and other healthcare personnel.
• Evaluates food served for quality standards and dietary prescriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics nutrition or equivalent

Experience

1-2 years Experience in a healthcare setting

Skills & competencies

dietitian

nutrition services

part-time

fairfax station va

medstar health

healthcare

clinical dietitian

patient care

nutrition therapy

registered dietician

dietetics

healthcare setting

About the employer

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