Dietitian - PRN- AAMC
Luminis Health•Annapolis, MD
9h•$34 - $42
About The Position
Position Objective: 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.
- Must be available for occasional weekend work.
- 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 and more
