Dietitian (Registered) - Nutrition Services

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part time, onsite, in Laurel, MD. This position has a hiring range of $59,820.00 - $101,836.00/Yr. MedStar Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health of the community. This role supports the nutrition services department by providing clinical dietetic services.

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 the Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and necessary diet restrictions.
• Completes nutritional assessment and participates in interdisciplinary comprehensive 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.
• Plan menus to meet patients' symptomatic and nutritional needs.
• Document nutritional care plans and patient response.
• Serve as nutritional care resource.
• Directs clinical supportive staff.
• Participates in pertinent staff and committee meetings.
• Conduct rounds to check inconsistencies or patients with potential nutritional problems.
• Provides patient with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with physician and other health care personnel.
• Evaluate food served for conformance to 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

dietitian

nutrition services

part time

laurel

md

united states

medstar health

registered dietician

healthcare

About the employer

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