Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part Time

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part time, onsite, Alexandria VA. Part Time. Salary: $59,820.00 - $101,836.00/Yr. MedStar Health is a leading healthcare system. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for collecting pertinent information, developing appropriate care plans, monitoring patient status, counseling patients and families on nutritional requirements, and consulting with other health personnel.

What you'll do

• Conducts assessments for patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral.
• Works cooperatively with Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and necessary 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 patients' 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.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with physicians and other health care personnel.
• Evaluates food served for quality standards and dietary prescriptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

part-time

dietitian

nutrition services

alexandria va

medstar health

registered dietician

healthcare

patient care

nutrition therapy

medical nutrition therapy

About the employer

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