Specialty Dietitian - Dialysis

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Job Title: Specialty Dietitian

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Mon-Fri, day shift
Location: Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, MD

Position Purpose

Manages the nutrition care of critically ill patients as well of other patients who rely on artificial nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition). Provides nutrition expertise to physicians and other health professionals.

As a Dialysis Dietitian, you will:

• Participate in activities that encompasses interdisciplinary care including interdisciplinary rounds, Performance Improvement, provision of nutrition education in the area of nutrition support for the medical and support staff, patient, family.

• Incorporates information from nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other ancillary staff to manage the nutrition care of complex patients. Thoroughly reads the medical record to be aware of all aspects of patient care.

• Appropriately assesses, plans, documents and communicates nutritional care and care plans following established standards and protocol.

• Provides education and/or counseling to patients and/or family as per assessed need, request or consult.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.

• Active registration status with American Dietetic Association.

• Licensed, or in the process of becoming licensed, in the state of Maryland.

• Provide documentation showing Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Pay Range:

• $32.44 - $50.29
• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 

• Free parking

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

• Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.