Clinical Dietitian I - PRN

Job overview

Clinical Dietitian I - PRN, onsite, Arlington VA. Salary range: $60,632.00 - $107,494.00/Yr. MedStar Health is a leading healthcare system. This role provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, including assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations, adhering to hospital standards and values.

What you'll do

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses, nutrient needs, or specific diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patients' medical record.
• Participates in clinical rounds and appropriate department/service meetings.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief and cross-coverage as delegated for in/outpatient services.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and present to peers in Journal Club.
• Performs at least one formal professional presentation in an area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies.
• Holds current membership to professional organization pertinent to the role.
• Participates in licensing surveys as needed.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

clinical dietitian

prn

arlington va

medstar health

registered dietician

bachelor's degree

master's degree

1-2 years experience

dietitian dc doh

no weekends

no on-call

About the employer

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