Dietitian

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Dietitian to join our Dietary Services team. This position focuses on providing nutrition care to adult and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop personalized dietary plans for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and their families regarding nutritional intake and health.
• Document patient progress and adjust dietary plans as necessary in the Charting System (Cerner/PowerChart).
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Dietitian experience required.
• Experience in short-term acute care preferred.
• Experience in teaching hospitals, community hospitals, LTAC, and Level I or Level II trauma centers is a plus.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification is required.
• No Maryland state licensure requirement specified.

Additional Information

• Able to accommodate weekend coverage, negotiable based on availability.
• No floating within scope required.
• Up to 2 pre-approved time-off requests are permitted per contract.
• Auto-approval for 14 days or less of requested time off.
• Availability needed for every other winter and summer holiday; no time off approved on critical days like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

Working Conditions

• Average daily census of 10-12 patients within the Dietary Services unit.
• Shift: Day shift (5×8 hours), from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM.
• Scrub color: Purple.

We welcome first-time travelers as well as local candidates to apply for this opportunity.