Job Description
Job Description
Pride Health is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RDN) to support our client’s medical facility in Washington DC. This is a 13-week assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Position: Registered Dietitian (RDN)
Location: Washington DC
Shift: Days, Shift: M-F 5 x 8 Days 0830-1700
Duration: 13 weeks
Pay Range: Weekly gross - $2100 - $2350
First-time Travelers: Accepted | Locals: Accepted
Requirements:
- DC licensure - pending licensure accepted but must have proof of application at time of submittal for consideration, & must have IN HAND at time of start
- RDN Certification
- 2 years of experience: adult outpatient/clinic; experience with short gut syndrome; experience with enteral nutrition (tube feedings) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- *this facility requires all employees to have their flu vaccination*
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides outpatient diabetes self-management & nutritional instruction consistent with program content and ADA guidelines.
- Conducts self-management classes conducive to learning with satisfactory or better evaluations.
- Performs patient DM instruction per physician orders.
- Instructs according to age specific guidelines & medical condition.
- Provides family support & education PRN.
- Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
- Documents and evaluates the teaching and learning process on the patient’s chart.
- Provides professional and timely info to MD regarding patient progress/status.
- Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.
*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Interested? Apply now!