Registered Dietitian at University Of Maryland Medical System Careers summary:
The Registered Dietitian assesses and manages the nutritional needs of patients, creating individualized care plans based on age and medical status. They collaborate with healthcare teams, provide medical nutrition therapy, and train other nutrition professionals. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and clinical experience.
Job Description
- Uses knowledge and skills to identify and re-evaluate nutrition risk throughout patients stay; independently performs the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, specific to age and medical status. In collaboration with team, develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care for patients at high risk. Modifies plan of care according to own professional knowledge.
- Discusses plan of nutrition care (e.g. nutrition support, education, etc.) with patient/and or family; provides medical nutrition therapy as indicated; electronically documents nutrition plan of care and education provided.
- Provides guidance and training to nutritionists, dietetic technicians and interns in conducting nutrition risk assignments, assessments, and in providing nutrition care to patients.
- Collaborates with clinical nutrition team members, as well as outside dietitians and vendors, to facilitate smooth transition and continuity of care for patients, including upon hospital discharge.
- Actively contributes to teamwork and achievement of department goals; attends staff meetings and may support community events. Cooperates with peers and is flexible with cross coverage. Interacts with others in a polite, courteous, and supportive manner in alignment with UMMC standards of behavior.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
- Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) is required.
- Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.
- 6 months of clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian.
- Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Specialty Certification: e.g. CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC, etc. or achievement of MS is required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years is required
Additional Information
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