Renal Dietitian PRN

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: Renal Dietitian

Employment Type: PRN

Description:

Manages the nutrition care of clinic patients as well of other patients who rely on artificial nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for patients with end stage renal disease.

• Manages the nutritional assessment and care of patients with end stage renal disease.

• Provides nutrition guidance and counseling to patients with end stage renal disease and candidates for transplantation, and their families.

• Provides nutrition expertise to physicians and other health professionals.

• Participates in activities that encompasses interdisciplinary care, Performance Improvement, promotion of health and/or or provision of nutrition education for the patients, family, staff and community.

• Responsible for dosing of renal medications and medication reviews

• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or verification statement from the American Dietetic Association confirming completion of DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics) Requirements.

• Licensed in the state of Maryland. (Includes 15 credit hours every year of continuing education).

• Active registration status with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Includes 75 credit hours every 5 years of continuing education).

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

• Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information and situations.

• Experience in hospital clinical dietetics, preferred.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 best hospitals

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.