Transplant Clinical Dietitian

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 education, and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Med Star Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards while adhering to Med Star's "Spirit Values."

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 education, and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Med Star Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards while adhering to Med Star's "Spirit Values."

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional status, 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 patient's 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 presents 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; maintain 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.

• 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.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after Jan 1 2024 required.

• 1-2 years of general clinical nutrition experience preferred (RDE will be considered).

• REG DIET – Dietitian – Registered Commission on Dietetics Registration within 90 days required.
• 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.

USD $60,632.00 - USD $ / yr.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care