Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part Time

Job overview

Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part Time, onsite, in Alexandria, VA. Salary range of $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 individualized plans for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support.
• Works cooperatively with Food Service staff.
• Calculates nutritional requirements and necessary 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.
• Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Communicates and coordinates with healthcare personnel.
• Evaluates food served for quality standards.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

part time

dietitian

nutrition services

medstar health

alexandria va

registered dietician

medical nutrition therapy

patient care

healthcare

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing. Sector: 31.