Dietitian Nutrition Services - Part time

About this Job General Summary of Position: The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for collecting pertinent information, developing appropriate care plans, monitoring the status of patients, counseling patients and families on special nutritional requirements, and consulting with other health personnel (physician, nurse, pharmacist, case manager, therapist, etc.) as appropriate. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Conduct assessment for patients to establish diet and food guidelines. Review patient medical orders. Develop and implement an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with patient’s medical problems, goals, and objectives. Provide therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support including enteral and parenteral. Work cooperatively with the Food Service staff to assure conformance to diet prescriptions. Calculate nutritional requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Complete nutritional assessment and participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments. Develop or obtain patient nutrition education materials. Assess patient’s knowledge of diet and provide education appropriate to learning needs on the relationship of diet and its impact on treatment. Monitor adherence and response to nutrition therapy, adjusting therapy as needed to achieve and sustain effective nutritional status. Plan menus to meet patients’ symptomatic and nutritional needs supporting palliative treatment. Document nutritional care plans and patient responses in the medical record, including assessments, diagnoses, recommendations, and plans of care. Serve as a nutritional care resource for medical and nursing personnel. Direct clinical supportive staff to ensure productivity and workflow. Participate in staff and committee meetings (Performance Improvement, Nutrition Care Committee, and Infection Control). Conduct rounds to check for inconsistencies or patients with potential nutritional problems. Provide ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome‑oriented counseling to aid patients in achieving and sustaining effective nutritional status. Communicate and coordinate with physicians and other health‑care personnel regarding patients’ nutritional care as needed. Evaluate food served for conformance to quality standards and dietary prescriptions. Other duties as assigned, including orientation of newly hired staff and performing tray line procedures. Minimal Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition required, or equivalent. Experience: 1–2 years in a healthcare setting required. Licenses and Certifications: Current state licensure/registration required; active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; CNSD—Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian; active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understand and follow MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center policies and procedures. Read, write, speak, and communicate in English to accomplish essential duties. Demonstrate ethical behavior supporting the hospital’s mission, values, and compliance with federal, state, and regulatory laws; inspire trust and exhibit honesty and integrity. Exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service toward patients, guests, and coworkers. Work effectively with culturally diverse individuals. Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate records. Know enteral/tube feeds and substitutes. Salary Position has a hiring range of USD $59,820.00 - USD $101,836.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr