Clinical Dietitian- Med/Surg

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation • Baltimore, MD

3d • Onsite

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, with chart audit performance of 91% or greater; providing timely nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow-up based on patient nutritional risk; and educating patients and families to support treatment adherence and improved health outcomes.

The position is based on-site 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. This is temporary staffing through Johns Hopkins Intrastaff. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Maryland Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN).
• At least one year of clinical dietitian experience in an acute care, ambulatory, rehabilitation, or specialty care setting; the posting states “One (3) or more years.”
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles and standards of practice.
• Experience conducting nutrition assessments, developing care plans, and documenting clinical interventions.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple sources and apply professional judgment to complex clinical situations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification in a nutrition-related practice area, such as CNSC, CDCES, or CSP.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience providing nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition management.
• Experience working with pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric patient populations.
• Prior experience participating in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics.
• Previous teaching, precepting, or mentoring experience.
• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic medical record systems.
• Advanced degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and market rates.
• Professional growth opportunities within a nationally recognized academic health system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level