General Summary of Position
Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments, nutrition focused physical exams, diet educations, and providing nutrition support recommendations. In addition, leads or co-leads Quality Improvement initiatives. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values.
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 plan.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 two annual reviews of literature pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers in Journal Club.Presents at least one case study to peers annually.Attends pertinent meeting to enhance clinical practice growth, records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan.Performs at least one annual formal professional presentation in area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.Develops and implements annually at least one of the following: new policy or policy change, OR leads or co-leads QAPI project, major research project, or other nutrition related project as directed and approved by the CNM.Submits QAPI or research results for publication every other year or presents poster at a local conference/symposium.Serves on interdisciplinary committee/council or serves in a leadership role such as internship liaison, student/observer lead, nutrition rotation lead, new hire mentor, or other roles as per CNM discretion.Provides relief and cross-coverage, as delegated, for in/outpatient services.Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outline by MGUH.Holds current membership in a professional organization pertinent to the role.Participates in licensing surveys 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 is not to be considered as all-inclusive.
Minimum 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 and
Experience
- 8-10 years Eight years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience required.
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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or Commission on Dietetic Registration such as: CSP, CSO, CSPCC, RDN-AP, CSR, CSG, CDCES that benefits MGUH. Upon Hire required
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 $72,758 - $123,260
