Description

About this Position: The Clinical Dietitian provides essential Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients facing various medical conditions. This role involves conducting malnutrition assessments, utilizing nutrition-focused physical exams, delivering diet education, and making nutrition support recommendations in adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, as well as the organization's philosophy and standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborates with physicians and allied health professionals to assess and improve patients' nutritional statuses and needs. Develops and documents personalized nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for patients identified as at nutrition risk, as outlined by healthcare providers or departmental policy. Participates in clinical rounds and departmental meetings, effectively communicating relevant information to administrative staff. Consults with inpatients and outpatients regarding diet self-management strategies. Demonstrates flexibility by covering and training in various areas, including Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed. Offers staff support and cross-coverage for in/outpatient services as required. Reviews at least one relevant literature piece annually and shares findings with peers during Journal Club. Delivers at least one formal professional presentation in a specialty area to colleagues or the community. Attends relevant meetings to enhance clinical practice and document growth in the Professional Development Plan. Maintains current professional credentials and DC Licensure, completing yearly competencies as outlined by organizational guidelines. Maintains active membership in a relevant professional organization. Engages in licensing surveys as necessary. Undertakes additional duties and responsibilities that align with the position's scope. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited institution and completion of an accredited dietetic internship; Master's degree required if obtained after January 1, 2024. Experience: 1-2 years of general clinical nutrition experience preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) within 90 days. DC Department of Health Dietitian License within 90 days. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Up-to-date knowledge in clinical dietetics. Proficient in navigating Electronic Medical Records. Basic word processing skills. Effective communication skills within an interdisciplinary team. Strong time management and multitasking abilities. Adaptable to flexible scheduling and diverse tasks. Comfortable presenting information to larger groups. This position offers a competitive salary range of USD $60,632.00 - USD $107,494.00 per year.