3 jobs found in Washington, DC

About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments nutrition focused physical exams diet educations and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses nutrient needs or specific diet plans.Formulates nutrition assessment evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy. Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patients'...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides both primary and relief nutrition management services on all assigned units including the ICU. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds performance improvement initiatives clinical pathway development and committees. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides clinical nutrition management services to include patient screening nutrition assessment and nutrition care-planning. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Recommends and implements diet therapy and nutrition support modalities.Confers with medical and nursing staff in coordinating patient nutritional care. Participates in medical rounds/conferences. Conducts nutrition in-services for medical staff including residents medical students and nurses.Monitors patient progress and develops...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments nutrition focused physical exams diet educations and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values.   Hours : 24 hours a week(3 days) with required rotating Saturdays and holidays.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses nutrient needs or specific diet plans. Formulates nutrition assessment evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental...