Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Work Arrangement: Onsite – Office space available at the listed location
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of Openings: 2

Minimum Education: Master's Degree

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides quality clinical nutrition services by collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote wellness, maintain current health, and support interventions for patients with acute or chronic illnesses.

The Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy in accordance with provider orders, hospital policies, and Clinical Nutrition Department procedures. This role also conducts nutrition assessments for patients identified as being at nutritional risk, delivers nutrition education, and supports the Food and Clinical Nutrition Department teams.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Foods and Nutrition or a related field.

• Completion of a dietetic internship.

• Successful completion of the Registered Dietitian examination and attainment of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

• Active Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential, as required for the position.

• Basic professional knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree, with working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.

• Ability to provide clinical nutrition assessments and nutrition education.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Entry-level or early-career Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

• Candidates with less than one year of professional experience are eligible.

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition principles and medical nutrition therapy.

• Effective communication and patient education skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a hospital or healthcare environment.