Dietitian, Food and Nutrition Services, Bethesda East, FT, 8A-4:30P
About The Position
The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status. Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record. Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties. Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan. Contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. Documents findings, orders, interventions in the electronic health record. Estimated salary range for this position is $56791.50 - $73828.95 / year depending on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelors
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)
- CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - BSNT required
- Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State licensure (LD/N)
- If registration/license eligible, must become registered/licensed within 6 months
- This position requires direct patient care through assessment, intervention and care planning
- The following proven skills are expected, include excellent verbal/written communication, critical thinking, basic computer, and service excellence
- Less than 1 year
Nice To Haves
- Master‘s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients
- Recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status
- Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record
- Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties
- Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan
- Contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement
- Documents findings, orders, interventions in the electronic health record
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
