Bariatric Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition Lead

Baystate Health; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care within the Nutrition Care Process, ensure patient-centered plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions, educate patients and families, participate in committees, and help meet clinical ladder requirements while upholding Baystate's values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; accredited DPD program
• 1 year of clinical nutrition experience or demonstrated competency after onboarding
• Continuation of education to meet Clinical Ladder requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Enter orders in EMR and coordinate with physicians and team members.
• Provide effective therapeutic diet education to patients and families.
• Participate in departmental committees and performance improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Nutrition care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care within the Nutrition Care Process, ensure patient-centered plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions, educate patients and families, participate in committees, and help meet clinical ladder requirements while upholding Baystate's values.