Dietitian

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

1d • $29 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Registered Dietitian completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner. As a “Clinical Registered Dietitian” you will complete nutrition assessments and provide medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner. You will deliver individualized nutrition care to patients while performing within the scope of practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. You will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and participate in Performance Improvement projects. You will also provide nutrition education for the patients, family, medical and non-medical staff and community. Lastly, you will support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR verification statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics confirming completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Requirements is required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Maryland is required.
• Active status as Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN), or Registered Dietitian Eligible (RDE) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
• Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information and situations.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English with understanding.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner.
• Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients while performing within the scope of practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and participates in Performance Improvement projects.
• Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical and non-medical staff and community.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

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