Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Registered Dietitian - Per Diem - St. Mary Medical Center

St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Registered Dietician to join our Food and Nutrition team!

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: Rotating

*Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed

Job Details

Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner, according to Food and Nutrition Services department and hospital polices and regulatory standards. Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients in either the inpatient, senior living, outpatient, clinic and/or contract services while performing within the Scope of Practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical, and non-medical staff, and community.

Performs a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients and makes a nutrition diagnosis along with a treatment plan.

Identifies and provides age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.

Advises FANS department/colleague on patient nutritional care, food allergies, modified diets based on the Nutrition Care Manual.

Minimum Qualifications:

1-3 years experience

Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science or related field with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed.

Demonstrates knowledge of diverse patient populations, various acuity levels, in a high-volume setting.

Ability to deal with stressful situations.

Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

And more!

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.