Transplant Clinical Dietitian I

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. 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 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 patients' medical record.
• Participates in clinical rounds, and appropriate department / service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in the service area.
• Consults in / outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief and cross-coverage, as delegated, for in / outpatient services.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and present to peers in Journal Club.
• Performs at least one formal professional presentation in an area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice to growth, records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outlined by MGUH.
• Hold current membership to 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 are not to be considered all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of $60,632 - $107,494

Required

Preferred

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