Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part-Time

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part-Time, onsite in Washington, DC. This position has a hiring range of $59,820.00 - $101,836.00/Yr. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for patients, monitoring their status, and providing counseling to patients and families. This role contributes to patient recovery and well-being by ensuring appropriate nutritional support.

What you'll do

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Reviews patient medical orders.
• Develops and implements individualized plans for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support.
• Works cooperatively with Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and identifies diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
• Completes nutritional assessments and participates in interdisciplinary assessments.
• Develops 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 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

washington

dc

medstar health

healthcare

clinical dietitian

registered dietician

nutrition therapy

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.