Dietitian Educator

General Summary of Position

Monitors nutritional care and manages physician‑ordered medical nutrition therapy. Assesses patient needs and provides nutrition education to individual patients with complex nutritional deficiencies. Develops curriculums and implements protocols. Develops nutrition projects, participates in research, and conducts educational programs for hospital staff, patients, and the community.

• Actively participate in department staff meetings to discuss and plan patient and community services.
• Communicate individually with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff regarding patient care for individuals t with the health care team to discuss patient care needs. Work cooperatively with other departments to provide efficient patient care.
• Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Coordinate support groups, participate in community health fairs and community center educational programs.
• Develop curriculums, protocols and provide classes on nutrition‑related topics as requested by the institution for outpatient and community settings. Participate in research activities.
• Document relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in the medical record. Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Educate patients on modified diets through individual discussions with the patient and family as requested by the health care team, patient and/or family.
• Maintain department records, care plans, reports and files as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide high‑quality medical nutrition therapy: review medical records of patients/residents for nutritional consults and of those with abnormal nutritional parameters. Provide appropriate recommendations.
• Represent the department on performance improvement teams and education committees. Participate in department performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as an educational resource to the institution and the community. Provide technical and educational assistance on a regular basis to clients, nursing, medical personnel and ancillary staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required.
• Nutrition related field required.

• 3-4 years of related experience in a healthcare setting required.

• American Dietetic Association (ADA) registration required.
• REG DIET – Dietitian - Registered license to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Maryland required.
• CDE – Certified Diabetes Educator certification preferred.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $ per year.