As a Clinical Dietitian II at MedStar Health, you will deliver advanced medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations across our Maryland-Washington, DC region. You will complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, design and adjust evidence-based care plans, and provide education for patients and families managing complex acute and chronic conditions. In this collaborative, mission-driven environment, you will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, precept interns, contribute to quality and research initiatives, and support continuous improvement in compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Provide medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients based on evidence-based practice and physician referrals
- Assess nutritional status, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diet modification for acute and chronic conditions
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals on interdisciplinary care teams
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record in a timely manner
- Participate in performance improvement, clinical research, and quality/safety initiatives
- Precept and mentor dietetic interns or junior dietitians as assigned
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, JCAHO, and departmental standards for nutrition care
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutritional assessment
- Enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
- Nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE)
- Diet education and counseling
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
- Clinical research/quality improvement
- Menu/meal planning within clinical guidelines
- Regulatory and JCAHO compliance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration
- State licensure as required (e.g., Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist)
- ServSafe or food safety certification preferred
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred
- Advanced certifications in clinical nutrition specialties a plus
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.