Dietitian II PRN

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses nutrient needs or specific diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy. Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patient's medical record.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Participates in clinical rounds appropriate department/service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in service area. Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including the Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics if needed.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to the area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers in Journal Club.
• Presents at least one case study to peers annually relating to Journal Club if possible.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice growth records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan.
• Performs at least one annual formal professional presentation in the area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.
• Develops implements or participates in one of the following: new or updated education material new policy or policy change QAPI project or other nutrition related project as directed and approved by the CNM.
• Provides relief and cross-coverage as delegated for in/outpatient services.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outlined by MGUH.
• Holds current membership in a professional organization pertinent to the role.
• Participates in licensing survey as needed.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • Bachelor's degree B.S. degree with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship. required and
  • Master's degree Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after January 1 2024 required
  Experience
  • 5-7 years Five years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience. required or
  • 3-4 years Three years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience AND a Specialty certification recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or Commission on Dietetic Registration as a major certification. preferred
  Licenses and Certifications
  • REG DIET - Dietitian - Registered Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire required and
  • Dietitian DC DOH - DIETDC DC Department of Health-Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Upon Hire required and
  • CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Or other specialty certification recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and/or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Upon Hire preferred
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Current knowledge of clinical dietetics.
  • Able to navigate Electronic Medical Record efficiently.
  • Functional with basic word processing skills.
  • Good communicator with peers and members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Able to manage time efficiently and able to multi-task.
  • Flexibility in schedule and tasks as needed.
  • Comfortable with public speaking.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $72,758.00 - USD $130,041.00 /Yr.