MC Nutrition Spec I
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: CLINICAL NUTRITION
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category:
Hours of Work: M-F
Job ID #: 42875
Benefits Eligible:
Minimum Education:
License/Cert Required: Lic Dietetic Practice,Reg Amer Dietetic Assoc
Minimum Experience:
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
1. Uses own knowledge and skills to identify and re-evaluate nutrition risk throughout patients stay; independently performs a nutrition assessment, specific to age and medical status, and, in collaboration with team. Develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care for patients at high risk, within a specialty population. Evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions; modifies plan of care according to own professional knowledge.
2. Discusses plan of nutrition care (e.g. nutrition support, diabetes education, etc.) with patient/and or family; provides medical nutrition therapy as indicated; electronically documents nutrition plan of care and education provided.
3. Provides guidance and training to dietetic technicians in conducting nutrition risk assignments and in providing nutrition care to low and moderate risk patients. Coordinates performance management for technicians with Clinical Director.
4. Serves as a preceptor for Dietetic Internship. Reviews application packets and participates in the selection process.
5. Actively contributes to teamwork (cooperates with peers, flexible w/cross coverage) and achievement of department goals; attends staff meetings. Maintains regulatory requirements for The Joint Commission readiness; participates in tracer activities.
6. Active participant in departmental based process improvement activities. Collects department and team data and assists with tracking; identifies areas impacting departmental operations and assists in developing and implementing action plans; actively endorses evidence based practice; participates in unit and/or department based research.
7. Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and provides education and training for the healthcare team (e.g.: physicians, nurses, and other professional staff).
8. Attends and/or participates in various in-service, continuing education credits, and external training workshops, conferences and other relevant educational programs to maintain state licensure. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.
What You Need to Be Successful:
This position's specialty is Pediatric GI Dietician
1-2 years of experience working with Pediatrics background is required.
Outpatient Pediatrics/GI background preferred
Specialty Cert in CSP preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
2. Registration by the American Dietetic Association (Commission on Dietetics Registration) is required.
3. Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist is required.
4. Two years clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian at a hospital facility.
5. Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Active Specialty Certification: ACE, CNSD, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC is required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: CLINICAL NUTRITION
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category:
Hours of Work: M-F
Job ID #: 42875
Benefits Eligible:
Minimum Education:
License/Cert Required: Lic Dietetic Practice,Reg Amer Dietetic Assoc
Minimum Experience:
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
1. Uses own knowledge and skills to identify and re-evaluate nutrition risk throughout patients stay; independently performs a nutrition assessment, specific to age and medical status, and, in collaboration with team. Develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care for patients at high risk, within a specialty population. Evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions; modifies plan of care according to own professional knowledge.
2. Discusses plan of nutrition care (e.g. nutrition support, diabetes education, etc.) with patient/and or family; provides medical nutrition therapy as indicated; electronically documents nutrition plan of care and education provided.
3. Provides guidance and training to dietetic technicians in conducting nutrition risk assignments and in providing nutrition care to low and moderate risk patients. Coordinates performance management for technicians with Clinical Director.
4. Serves as a preceptor for Dietetic Internship. Reviews application packets and participates in the selection process.
5. Actively contributes to teamwork (cooperates with peers, flexible w/cross coverage) and achievement of department goals; attends staff meetings. Maintains regulatory requirements for The Joint Commission readiness; participates in tracer activities.
6. Active participant in departmental based process improvement activities. Collects department and team data and assists with tracking; identifies areas impacting departmental operations and assists in developing and implementing action plans; actively endorses evidence based practice; participates in unit and/or department based research.
7. Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and provides education and training for the healthcare team (e.g.: physicians, nurses, and other professional staff).
8. Attends and/or participates in various in-service, continuing education credits, and external training workshops, conferences and other relevant educational programs to maintain state licensure. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.
What You Need to Be Successful:
This position's specialty is Pediatric GI Dietician
1-2 years of experience working with Pediatrics background is required.
Outpatient Pediatrics/GI background preferred
Specialty Cert in CSP preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
2. Registration by the American Dietetic Association (Commission on Dietetics Registration) is required.
3. Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist is required.
4. Two years clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian at a hospital facility.
5. Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Active Specialty Certification: ACE, CNSD, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC is required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.