Bachelor's degree in an accredited Dietetics program with internship completion
Less than 1 year of clinical nutrition therapy experience, preferably in acute care
DC Dietitian license required
Registered Dietitian (RD) certification by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Must apply for DC licensure if licensed in another state
Responsibilities
Provide nutrition management services including patient screening and care-planning
Coordinate patient nutritional care with medical and nursing staff
Monitor patient progress and develop follow-up nutrition care recommendations
Counsel patients and families on diet and nutrition practices
Document patient care activities in medical records for continuity of care
Participate in department operations and complete quality assurance reports
Assist in training new staff and Hospitality Assistants
Benefits
Access to professional development programs and educational resources
Participation in departmental and hospital programs like journal clubs and grand rounds
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care improvement initiatives
Supportive environment for maintaining current knowledge in nutrition advancements
Full Job Description
About the Job
General Summary of Position Provides both primary and relief nutrition management services on all assigned units including the ICU. Participates interdisciplinary patient care rounds performance improvement initiatives clinical pathway development and committees. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provides nutrition management services to include patient screening nutrition assessment and nutrition care-planning. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Recommends and implements diet therapy and nutrition support modalities.
Confers with medical and nursing staff in coordinating patient nutritional care. Participates in medical rounds/conferences. Conducts nutrition in-services for medical staff including residents medical students and nurses.
Monitors patient progress and develops follow-up recommendations for continuing nutrition care.
Counsels patients/families on appropriate diet and/or nutrition practices relevant to their medical conditions.
Documents patient care activities in the medical records. Communicates patient care information to appropriate nutrition personnel to ensure continuity of care.
Participates in department operations relating to clinical responsibilities. Such operations may include monitoring patient care related activities Action Line calls patient representative referrals etc. Completes department quality assurance reports as required.
Assists in the training of Hospitality Assistants and newly hired staff nutritionists.
Attends meetings/conferences utilizes library resources reviews professional journals etc. in order to maintain current knowledge of advancements and changes.
Participate in departmental and hospital programs such as journal clubs grand rounds professional organizations and other educational programs.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree in an American Dietetics Association approved program in Dietetics with completion of an internship required
Experience
Less than 1 year of previous experience providing nutrition therapy in a clinical setting preferably in acute care (as obtained in dietetics internship) required
Licenses and Certifications
Dietitian DC DOH - DIETDC required
RD - Registered Dietician by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required
If licensed in another state DC licensure must be applied for at time of start date.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $61,838.00 - USD $111,259.00 /Yr.
About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
