Job Description

Clinical Dietitian Inpatient Trauma

Provide medical nutrition therapy to adult inpatients at high nutrition risk (e.g. receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition) in a fast paced and high acuity clinical setting.In collaboration with team, develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care for patients, within a specialty population, and attends rounds.Discusses plan of nutrition care with patient/and or family; electronically documents nutrition plan of care and education provided.Actively contributes to teamwork (cooperates with peers, flexible w/cross coverage) and achievement of department goals; attends staff meetings. Provides education, training, and expertise as a professional resource to members of the healthcare team, as well as dietetic interns, to advance their development in the field.Attends and/or participates in various in-service, continuing education credits, and external training workshops, conferences and other relevant educational programs to maintain state licensure.  Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.This position includes a weekend and on call rotation. All levels of experience welcome. Advanced certification not required.Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.  Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.  Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required.Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) required. Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.Four (4) years clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian at a hospital facility, including completion of UMMC initial review required.Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Active Specialty Certification: CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC is required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years (20 CEU in a specialty area every two years) is required.Current on all mandatory classes/training Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology as they relate to nutrition is required to make clinical decisions regarding a patient’s nutritional care plan.Additional Information

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 Compensation

Pay Range: $33.52-$43.83Other Compensation (if applicable):Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide