Nutritionist - Population Health Case Management
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Reisterstown
Posted on: April 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
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Position Summary:
The Nutritionist will play a key role in supporting population
health initiatives by providing nutrition counseling and education
as part of a multidisciplinary case management team. This position
will focus on improving health outcomes, reducing hospital
readmissions, and enhancing chronic disease management through
evidence-based nutrition interventions. This position will also
support the health and wellness initiatives provided through case
management to eligible UMMS employees. The role involves both
in-person consultations and virtual support for patients, ensuring
accessibility and continuity of care.Key Responsibilities:
Patient-Centered Nutrition Care:
--- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients
identified through case management referrals.
--- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in
collaboration with the case management team.
--- Provide virtual and in-person nutrition counseling to patients
with chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
obesity, kidney disease).
--- Address food insecurity and connect patients with community
resources, meal programs, and benefits such as SNAP/WIC.
Care Coordination & Team Collaboration:
--- Work closely with nurses, social workers, care coordinators,
and physicians to align nutrition strategies with overall care
plans.
--- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to discuss
high-risk patients and recommend nutrition interventions.
--- Assist in developing and implementing population health
strategies related to nutrition, including health education
initiatives.
Data & Quality Improvement:
--- Track patient progress, document interventions, and measure
outcomes related to nutrition support in electronic health records
(EHR).
--- Use data analytics to identify trends, gaps in care, and
opportunities for targeted nutrition interventions.
--- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance
patient engagement and improve clinical outcomes under value-based
care models.
- Uses knowledge and skills to identify and re-evaluate nutrition risk throughout patients stay; independently performs the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, specific to age and medical status. In collaboration with team, develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care for patients at high risk. Modifies plan of care according to own professional knowledge.
- Discusses plan of nutrition care (e.g. nutrition support, education, etc.) with patient/and or family; provides medical nutrition therapy as indicated; electronically documents nutrition plan of care and education provided.
- Provides guidance and training to nutritionists, dietetic technicians and interns in conducting nutrition risk assignments, assessments, and in providing nutrition care to patients.
- Collaborates with clinical nutrition team members, as well as outside dietitians and vendors, to facilitate smooth transition and continuity of care for patients, including upon hospital discharge.
- Actively contributes to teamwork and achievement of department goals; attends staff meetings and may support community events. Cooperates with peers and is flexible with cross coverage. Interacts with others in a polite, courteous, and supportive manner in alignment with UMMC standards of behavior.Work Environment:
- Hybrid role with a combination of remote telehealth sessions and in-person consultations at healthcare facilities or community sites.
- May require occasional travel for onsite meetings, community events, or patient visits.
- Department - UMMS Population Health Services Organization
- Reports to the Manager of Population Health Case Management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
- Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) is required.
- Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.
- 6 months of clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian.
- Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Specialty Certification: e.g. CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC, etc. or achievement of MS is required. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years is required
- Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or other relevant
certification preferred.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation:Pay Range:$30.76-$35.88Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits GuidePandoLogic. Keywords: Case Manager, Location: Reisterstown, MD - 21136
Keywords: University of Maryland Medical System, Frederick , Nutritionist - Population Health Case Management, Executive , Reisterstown, Maryland
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