Acute Care Dietitian Posted on September 12th, 2024

Registered Dietitian

Job Details

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

Type: Temporary

$45 – $48 per hour
16 Hours/week | ASAP – 12 week duration

110-bed acute care facility
Entry-level dietitians encouraged to apply
Weekdays plus rotating weekends
Immediate benefits eligibility for qualifying placements
Clinical duties only

Washington, DC is full of history, entertainment, and exciting opportunities. Take a trip out of the city into Old Town Alexandria for some good eats, or visit a local museum! This role is perfect for a dietitian looking for an acute care environment.

Key Duties

  • Conducts a nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk per facility policies and procedures
  • Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention based on nutrition assessment and evidence-based standards
  • Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in meetings and/or rounds
  • Experience with electronic charting, the Nutrition Care Process and writing PES statements to provide appropriate documentation for the plan of care
  • Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions
  • Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information
  • Ability to perform work independently with minimal training

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • Current Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR
  • Washington DC dietitian license is required prior to starting position

If you’re looking for better work-life balance, consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include:

  • Premier pay rates and full benefits package
  • Free continuing education
  • Corporate liability insurance
  • W2 employment status
  • Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
  • Nutrition Care Manual access
  • Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to: phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Sarah at [email protected] or (804) 660-8348.
If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus: https://dietitiansondemand.com/referrals/ 

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