Dietitian - Part-time - AAMC

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

8d • $34 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Assesses nutritional needs and implements the nutrition care process for a diverse adult patient population. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team to intervene in acute, chronic, and critical illness through evidence-based nutrition practice, according to applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) – ACEND approved internship or equivalent education and approved experience program.
• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of AND.
• Must be licensed or meet licensure requirements and be in the process of applying for licensure with the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice.
• Must comprehend medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Certification or CNSC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses data reflective of patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirement relative to his/her age group.
• Conducts nutritional assessment for patients and makes appropriate recommendations for medical nutrition therapy.
• Consistently utilizes established screening criteria to identify patients at nutritional risk.
• Documents screening and assessments in medical record according to clinical standards.
• Recommends changes in medical nutrition therapy based on assessments and discusses rationale for change.
• Develops and implements plans of nutritional care correlated with other health disciplines.
• Calculates the composition of all enteral and parenteral formulas and assesses appropriateness.
• Counsels patients and caregivers in nutrition principles, care plan, and food selection appropriate for diet order.
• Precepts dietetic interns.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary committees, task forces, and patient planning rounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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