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PRN Clinical Dietitian I role providing comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for hospital inpatients, including malnutrition assessments, NFPEs, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations. MedStar Health (MedStar Georgetown University Hospital) is seeking a flexible clinician to cross-cover areas including NICU and Pediatrics. Standout perk: broad exposure across specialty units with structured professional development expectations (journal club and presentations).
Key skills
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)Malnutrition assessmentNutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE)Nutrition support recommendationsClinical documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Interdisciplinary team collaboration and clinical roundsPatient diet education and self-management counsellingRegistered Dietitian (CDR) credential eligibility/maintenanceDC Department of Health Dietitian licensure eligibility/maintenancePublic speaking and professional presentations
Pays $60,632–$107,494 per year (hiring range listed).
You'll thrive here if you’re a flexible clinical dietitian who enjoys inpatient acuity, collaborating on rounds, and can cross-cover NICU/Pediatrics while keeping credentials and professional development up to date.
Why apply
- Cross-cover NICU and Pediatrics
- Journal Club literature review requirement
- Formal professional presentation opportunities
About this Job: 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.
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. Minimal Qualifications
Education
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
Education
- Bachelor's degree B.S with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship (RDE will be considered) required and
- Master's degree Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after Jan 1 2024. required
- 1-2 years One year of general clinical nutrition experience preferred (RDE will be considered). preferred
- REG DIET - Dietitian - Registered Commission on Dietetics Registration within 90 Days required
- Dietitian DC DOH - DIETDC DC Department of Health-Board of Dietetics and Nutrition within 90 Days required
- Current knowledge in 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.