Clinical Dietitian, Grant Funded, Population Health - University of Maryland Medical System

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!  As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.  The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health.  Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Location: Baltimore Washington Medical Center

General Summary

The Patient Care Clinician Dietitian provides clinical nutritional care to patients, which includes screening, assessing, and reassessing patient’s needs; developing the plan for nutrition therapy; monitoring patient’s acceptance to meal and the effectiveness of nutritional intervention; counseling patients and families on diets and coordinating the nutritional care with the Patient Care Team, medical staff, and the Support Care Team. Patients served include all age groups (infant, child, adolescent, adult, adult-geriatric).

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Assistant Director. Independent effort with limited direct supervision.

• Education: B.S. in Dietetics, or its equivalent required. Possesses current Maryland State licensure or is eligible.
• Experience: Previous experience in acute Health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows or successful completion of a hospital training program required.

Working Conditions

• Works inside in a clean, well-lighted environment.
• May be exposed to frequent interruptions, variability in case load and multiple demands.
• May be physically and verbally abused by patients.
• Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. Expected to work in other than regular area to provide adequate staffing if the need arises.
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.