Clinical Dietitian

The Clinical Dietitian responsible for the assessment and planning of the nutritional care of the patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided to the patients.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics required. Master’s degree in Dietetics preferred.

Licenses/Certification/Membership: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or registry eligible. Licensed with District of Columbia as a Registered Dietitian. ServeSafe Food Safety Certification preferred. Nutritionists must obtain R.D. licensure within 6 months of employment. Membership in the American Dietetic Association strongly preferred.

Experience: Experience in acute clinical care, nutrition support, and disease-specific nutrition preferred. Verifiable internship through a dietetic program.