DIETITIAN - FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES / WEIGHT MANAGEMENT / BARIATRIC SURGERY

DIETITIAN

Job Summary:

• The Clinical Dietitian operates under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager.

The Clinical Dietitian coordinates the nutritional aspects of patient care in a wide variety of inpatient settings. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with other hospital services as appropriate to implement the nutrition care plan. The Clinical Dietitian serves as a resource for promoting nutrition education within the organization.

Education:

• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science or a related field from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited dietetics program through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

• Maryland State licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist is required.
• Credentialed ed Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.

Experience:

• Position requires 1-2 years of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist; one year experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care facility is preferred. Recent graduates will be considered but must be registered and licensed in the State of Maryland.

Other Requirements:

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.