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.