Clinical Dietitian IV General Medicine

Children's National Hospital • Washington, DC

317d • $69,659 - $116,084 • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian IV - General Medicine is responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training, and nutrition intervention to patients/residents. The role ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. The position requires providing nutrition services in identified specialty areas for a minimum of 70% of the workload, including NICU, bariatric, renal, cardiac, diabetes, nutrition support, transplant, oncology, pediatrics, and outpatient services. The Clinical Dietitian IV must have at least 6 years of pediatric or related specialty experience and hold a certification in a nutrition-related subject area. New hires without current certification are expected to obtain one during their first year of employment. Existing employees must present outcomes of a process improvement project to move up the Clinical Ladder and maintain competence by presenting a project every two years.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in nutrition or clinical specialty for new graduates starting after 2024.
• At least 6 years of experience, preferably in maternal and child health.
• Registered Dietitian licensed in the District of Columbia within 90 days.
• Specialty certification required (e.g., CDE, CSR, CSP, CNSC) when applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in telehealth services.
• Participation in RD committees.
• Experience with process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of patients through documentation in the medical record.
• Develop and revise nutrition care plans based on patient information and health care team input.
• Incorporate current evidence-based research into practice.
• Utilize physician-driven protocols to implement or modify diet or nutrition-related actions.
• Manage nutrition support therapies consistent with specialized training and organization policy.
• Participate in process for ordering privileges required for expanded roles.
• Adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and families.
• Orient, mentor, and train staff and interns.
• Assist with menu planning based on specialty areas.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
• Visit patients on assigned nursing units to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Follow all security procedures and safety policies.
• Comply with telehealth regulations and provide telehealth services as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree