Registered Dietician Nutritionist

Unity Health Care.•Washington, DC

19d

About The Position

Unity Health Care provides comprehensive health care services at the DC correctional facilities. As part of Unity’s responsibilities, they are required to provide evaluation and assessment of medical diets provided by the correctional food vendor. They also have a small number of patients with specific conditions who need nutrition assessment and counseling. A part-time registered dietician nutritionist is needed to fulfill these functions for approximately 2 hours/week or 8 hours/month.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in Food and Nutrition required.
Current Registered Dietitian DC License Required.
Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association.
Bachelor’s-level candidate must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
Master’s candidate must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience, preferably in the area of chronic diseases.

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science in Food and Nutrition or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

Diet/menu evaluation
Evaluate all diets served at DC correctional facilities for nutritional adequacy, at least annually or whenever the menu is changed substantially.
Provide a report of the evaluation findings.
Monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of therapeutic diets served at DC correctional facilities
Nutritional Instructions & Education:
Provide tailored nutrition education to patients receiving dialysis treatment
Educate patients about nutrition
Nutrition Care Planning:
Provide dietary consultations requested by providers including severe allergies, nutritional assessment & recommendations develop personalized meal plans for patients with complex comorbidities, evaluate dietary needs, and offer recommendations to address specific health concerns in pregnant patients or achieve specific goals, such as weight management or managing chronic conditions.
Develop and implement nutritional care plans for high-risk patients, such as those receiving dialysis treatment.
Provide follow-up instructions to ensure health and nutritional needs are met.
Coordination with Healthcare Team:
Collaborate with healthcare members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Monitoring & Documentation:
Document nutrition education and counseling services in patients' medical records.
Review and interpret lab results to identify nutritional deficiencies or markers of chronic disease.
Research & Development:
Stay updated with current research and evidence-based practices in nutrition.
Participate in programmatic data collection and report preparation.
Performs other duties as assigned