Clinical Dietitian (Outpatient)

You were meant for Hopkins. Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.What Awaits You?Career growth and developmentDiverse and collaborative working environmentPaid Time OffAffordable and comprehensive benefits packageThe Clinical Dietitian practices as an expert in the application of the nutrition process and theory within a specialty area. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Dietitian is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, and researcher.Shift:Days (Monday – Friday)Education & Experience Required:Requires a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university. In accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration requirements, individuals earning the RDN credentialed after 1/2024 must hold a Master's Degree.Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed as a Dietitian-Nutritionist in the District of Columbia.Work requires knowledge of food science, biochemistry, physiology, management science, behavioral science and social science as applied to human nutrition, and basic knowledge of clinical research tools.In order to move up the career ladder, work requires completion of additional advancement criteria to attain and maintain the specialist licensed level.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Patient Care Responsibilities:Meet standards of care and documentation timing standards. Documents in the medical record using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' standardized language as part of the Nutrition Care Process. Meets the timing standards for documentation of nutrition assessment and reassessment at least 90% of the time.Performs nutrition assessment/ identifies nutrition diagnosis. Evaluates nutritional status of patients based on historical, clinical, nutrition-focused physical examination and laboratory data. Identifies appropriate nutrition diagnosis and malnutrition criteria. Identifies age specific physical, psychosocial and cultural needs when carrying out patient activities.Recommends and implements nutrition care plan based on evidence-based practice. Recommends, implements, and monitors interventions to address nutrition problem.Collaborates in the design of a multi-disciplinary plan of care. Consistently participates in patient rounds, as applicable, and communicates the nutrition plan with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate excellence in patient care shown by functioning as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team. Leads clinical staff in building positive relationships both with the clinical teams and the Nutrition Services Department.Teaching, Outreach and Academic/Research Contributions:Orients/trains newly hired dietitians, as assigned.Conducts formal orientation or in-services for house staff, nurses and other health team members.Provides a departmental education session (rendering CE credits) or dietetic intern class.Hear from our hospital presidentOur competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:Full medical, dental, and vision plans,Retirement plans,Paid time off (PTO),Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependentsTell a friend and get paid! Ask about our Employee Referral Program Bonus!And more! VisitImportant Notices:***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.Salary Range: Minimum 29.93/hour - Maximum 49.36/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.