Clinical Dietitian - Med/Surg - Baltimore MD

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About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans for patients across the continuum of care. The role provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, and nutrition support interventions to promote wellness, improve clinical outcomes, and support recovery from acute and chronic illnesses.

Success measures include maintaining compliance with Clinical Nutrition Standards of Care, as measured by chart audit performance of 91% or greater; providing timely nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow-up evaluations based on patient nutritional risk; and delivering patient and family nutrition education that supports treatment adherence and improved health outcomes.

This temporary, full-time, on-site position is at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.
• Maintain required professional licensure and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based clinical standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Calculate and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition support therapies based on patient-specific clinical needs.
• Evaluate nutritional status using clinical findings, laboratory values, medication profiles, dietary history, and anthropometric data.
• Identify nutrition diagnoses and recommend appropriate interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and family members about therapeutic diets, nutrition-related disease management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assess patient readiness to learn and adapt educational approaches to cognitive, cultural, language, literacy, and financial considerations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with providers, nursing staff, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient response to nutrition interventions and document outcomes within established timeframes.
• Provide education regarding drug-nutrient interactions and modified diet requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical record documentation.
• Support departmental quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and clinical nutrition performance goals.
• Participate in continuing education activities and maintain required professional licensure and certifications.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, or educator for dietetic interns, students, and newly hired staff as assigned.
• Contribute to departmental committees, policy development, and interdisciplinary projects that enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.

Benefits

• Options for 401(k) retirement savings and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Professional growth opportunities to develop skills within a nationally recognized academic health system.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and market rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed