Pediatric Dietitian

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions?

If you are a Clinical Dietitian looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you!

What we have to offer:

• Competitive Compensation:Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
• 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 medicalresearch.
• Benefits:There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Position Overview: works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary health team to promote wellness, maintain current health, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness. Plans and calculates nutrition support for therapeutic diets based on patients’ health care needs. Instructs patients and their families on nutrition. Charts and documents patients’ progress and performs other professional duties.

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD

Schedule:

• Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm includes rotating weekends and Holidays

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

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.
• Complete other mission-related departmental responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from a accredited college.

Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Comission on Dietetic Registration 

Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) in Maryland 

CPR Certified

One year of Hospital experience and Three years of relevant Peds experience required 

ICU and Nutrition Support preferred

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.