Pediatric Clinical Dietitian

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service!

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees.
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
• Benefits: Options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Pay

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (includes rotating weekends and holidays)

Responsibilities

• Practices as an expert in the application of the nutrition care process (NCP) and theory.
• Utilizes the NCP to provide person-/population-centered nutrition care to patients while considering other factors affecting nutrition and health status such as culture, ethnicity, gender, health literacy, and social determinants of health.
• Performs nutrition assessments and implements nutrition plans of care based on evidence-based practice and patient's goals of care.
• Documents in the medical record using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' standardized language.
• Establishes credibility as the food and nutrition expert within the interprofessional team and organization.
• Maintains a climate of mutual respect, dignity, ethical integrity, and trust.
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient/client wellness, health maintenance, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness.
• Communicates the plan of care with the appropriate multidisciplinary team member(s).
• Provides nutrition-related education in a manner tailored to the learner’s age, language, and ability to understand.
• Documents the education plan and the learner’s understanding in the EMR.
• Provides language interpretation and translation service as necessary.
• Precepts and coordinates learning experiences for trainees in the JHHS dietetic education programs and fulfills program-related expectations, including but not limited to annual curriculum reviews/updates, grading assignments, and conducting rotation evaluations.
• Supports the needs of the department/hospital/facility to facilitate essential operations as needed or directed by leadership.
• Demonstrates self-management by maximizing use of worktime and fulfilling job responsibilities, including but not limited to meeting of competencies, maintenance of credentials, participating in huddle, attending meetings, etc.
• Reviews and adheres to all policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Participates in creating an environment of open communication, trust, transparency, and growth.
• Uses available resources to present, publish, and share nutrition information with various audiences, which may include presentations, publications, media, and social media.
• Participates in JHM-sponsored community and/or professional outreach opportunities.
• Completes other mission-related departmental responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) in Maryland.
• CPR Certified.
• One year of hospital experience and three years of relevant pediatrics experience required.
• ICU and Nutrition Support experience preferred.

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD