Registered Dietitian I

Requisition #: 668831 Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category: Dietitian Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time What Awaits You? $10,000 Sign on BONUS Career growth and development Diverse and collaborative working environment Paid Time Off Affordable and comprehensive benefits package The Registered Dietitian I provides evidence-based patient care directly and indirectly in the roles of nutrition educator and consultant. Practices within Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Professional Practice and Performance in the application of the nutrition care process (NCP). Hours Day Shift (weekends included) Location Howard County General Hospital 5755 Cedar Lane Columbia MD Essential Functions Practice as a competent clinical nutrition practitioner in the application of the NCP and theory. Utilize the NCP to provide nutrition care, nutrition assessments and implement nutrition plans of care based on evidence-based practice and patient's goals of care. Demonstrate credibility as a competent clinical nutrition practitioner within the interprofessional team and organization. Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient/client wellness, health maintenance, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness. Provide nutrition-related education tailored to the patient's age, language, and understanding and document plan in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' standardized NCP language. Support the needs of the department/facility/organization to facilitate essential operations as needed or directed by leadership. Use resources and share nutrition information with various audiences, which may include presentations, publications, media, social media, and community outreach opportunities. Complete other responsibilities as requested and/or assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager. Qualifications Individuals earning the RDN credential after 1/2024 must hold a Master’s Degree. Bachelor's Degree acceptable if RDN credential obtained prior to 1/2024. Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) per respective state’s licensing statutes and regulation. Work requires knowledge of food science, biochemistry, physiology, management science, behavioral science, social science as applied to human nutrition, human metabolism, influence of nutrition on specific diseases and conditions, and basic knowledge of clinical research tools. Work requires substantial interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all members of the interdisciplinary team to enhance collaboration and problem‑solving, interact with patients, families, providers and other health care professionals, and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. Work requires the ability to educate patients. Work requires communication skills necessary to interpret age‑specific responses to assessment, treatment, and interaction with others. Work requires analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to assess patient conditions, plan suitable diets and evaluate response and solve problems. Work Experience Less than two (2) years’ experience. Important Notices Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position. Benefits Full medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement plans Paid time off (PTO) Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents Tell a friend and get paid! Ask about our Employee Referral Program Bonus! And more! Visit Salary Range: Minimum $32.40/hour - Maximum $53.48/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and the hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are a drug‑free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center