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Join us at MedStar Health as a Nutritionist, providing expert nutrition management services to patients, supporting interdisciplinary care. Grow your career in a positive, inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive rewards, career advancement opportunities, and make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health. Apply now!
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General Summary of PositionProvides both primary and relief nutrition management services on all assigned units, except the ICU under the supervision of a more senior nutritionist. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.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.• 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.• Attends meetings/conferences, utilizes library resources, reviews professional journals, etc., in order to maintain current knowledge of advancements and changes.Minimum QualificationsEducation• Bachelor’s degree in an American Dietetics Association approved program in Dietetics with completion of an internship requiredExperience• Less than 1 year (seven months to one year) of previous experience providing nutrition therapy in a clinical setting preferably in acute care (as obtained in dietetics internship)requiredLicenses and Certifications• Dietitian DC DOH – DIETDC within 90 Days required• Must be Dietitian Registration eligible by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and examination must be taken within 1 month from start date.Why MedStar Health?At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:• Strong emphasis on teamwork – our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity – we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.• Comprehensive total rewards package – including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.• More career opportunities closer to home – as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.About MedStar HealthMedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health’s policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
