Dietitian

What you'll do

You’ll be the expert on medical nutrition therapy for inpatients. That means doing full assessments, including nutrition focused physical exams, and creating diet education plans. You'll also make recommendations for things like tube feeding or IV nutrition.

A big part of the job is talking with doctors, nurses, and other care team members about your patients' needs. You’ll document everything clearly in their electronic medical record.

• Consult with physicians and other health pros on nutritional status and diet plans.
• Formulate assessment and follow up plans for patients identified at nutrition risk.
• Recommend, document, and track the patient's nutrition treatment plan.
• Participate in clinical rounds and relevant department meetings.
• Provide diet education for both inpatients and outpatients to help them manage their own care.
• The role requires flexibility. You'll cross cover other areas like the Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics when needed, providing staff relief across inpatient and outpatient services.

The professional stuff

This isn't just a day to day clinical job. We expect you to stay sharp and contribute to the team's knowledge.

• You’ll review at least one piece of professional literature each year and present it to peers in a Journal Club setting.
• Give at least one formal presentation annually on a specialty topic, either internally or out in the community.
• Attend meetings that help you grow your clinical skills; you'll keep a record of this in your CDR Professional Development Plan.
• Holding current membership in a relevant professional organization is part of the role.
• You’ll also participate in licensing surveys as required.

What you need to have

The non negotiables first. These are required from day one or within the first 90 days.

• A Bachelor's degree (B.S.) with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited school.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship (an RDE credential will be considered).
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university if it was completed after January 1, 2024.
• You must obtain your Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 90 days of starting.
• You must also obtain your DC Department of Health Dietitian license within those same 90 days.

A bit about experience:

• One to two years of general clinical nutrition experience is preferred. Again, an RDE credential will be considered here too.

The practical skills we're counting on

You don't just need the credentials; you need to know how to use them effectively here.

• A solid foundation of current knowledge in clinical dietetics.
• The ability to navigate our Electronic Medical Record system efficiently.
• Basic word processing skills are a must.
• We need someone who communicates well with peers and the broader care team.
• The role involves multitasking, so managing your time efficiently is key.
• Schedules and tasks can change; flexibility is important.
• Finally ,you should be comfortable speaking in front of groups ,whether it 's for that annual presentation or educating colleagues .

Pay & ; logistics

The hiring range for this position is $60 ,632to$107 ,494per year .Your final compensation will be based on your experienceand qualifications .

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Howtoapply

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Disclaimer :The responsibilities listed are ageneral description ofthe work assignedto this roleandare not consideredall - inclusive .Other duties may beassignedas appropriate .