Clinical Dietitian

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc

Hyannis (MA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 67,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking a professional Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition care for inpatients and provide outpatient counseling. You will develop care plans, document care, and collaborate with physicians and dietitians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires English proficiency, a Bachelor’s degree, and ACEND-accredited supervised practice. Master’s degree/CDR readiness is preferred for newer hires; MA licensure is required within six months.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program.
ACEND-accredited supervised practice or Board-approved equivalent.
Master’s degree for Clinical Dietitians hired on/after Jan 1, 2024 to sit for CDR exam.
RD eligible (RDE) upon date of hire.
CDR exam within six months of hire.
Massachusetts licensure within six months of hire.
Knowledge in medical nutrition therapy.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
Minimum one year hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide complete nutrition care and education to inpatients and involved family members.
Develop and monitor nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process.
Educate patients on physician-ordered diets and use interpreters when necessary.
Consult with management and other dietitians on complex cases.
Document nutrition therapy and education in medical records and departmental files.
Act as a resource for staff and communicate with other health professionals.
Review and update the hospital's diet manual and education materials.
Participate in performance improvement activities and track clinical productivity.
Serve as a preceptor for nutrition students and interns.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate

Medical nutrition therapy knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Hospital or clinical experience (1+ yr

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited program

ACEND-accredited supervised practice or Board-approved equivalent

Master’s degree for 2024 hires (CDR eligibility)

RD eligible (RDE) at hire

CDR exam within 6 months of hire

Massachusetts licensure within 6 months

Job description

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Purpose of Position

Provides complete nutrition care and education to all inpatients, including high priority and at-risk inpatients, and/or responsible family members at Cape Cod Hospital. Helps with outpatient and community programs as needed.

Description

INPATIENT

1. Performs nutritional assessments and nutrition screens, which are appropriate and timely per established policies and procedure.
2. Develops nutrition care plans and monitors patient response to care plan developed, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and provides discharge diet instructions.
3. Educates patients and/or responsible family members in physician ordered diet modifications using department approved educational materials and a language interpreter when necessary.
4. Consults with Clinical Nutrition Manager and/or with other Dietitians within the department regarding care plans for patients with complex needs.
5. Makes appropriate recommendations to prescribing physician for necessary changes in diet orders, based on results of nutritional assessment.
6. Documents provided medical nutrition therapy and education in the patient's medical record, discharge/departmental files.
7. Upholds departmental and inter-departmental protocols regarding delivery of medical nutrition therapy.
8. Acts as a professional resource person for non-professional and non-clinical employees within the department.
9. Communicates interdepartmentally with other health care professionals, as well as with community health agencies.
10. Participates in reviewing, updating and reformulating the hospital's diet manual and educational materials.
11. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and tracks clinical productivity.
12. Acts as a preceptor for nutrition students and dietetic interns.
13. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
14. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

OUTPATIENT (on a as needed basis)

1. Provide nutritional counseling services to patients and families in coordination with cardiac rehabilitation protocols and concepts.
a. Provides educational classes on various aspects of the cardiac diet, including diet modification to reduce cardiovascular risk, maintain dietary restrictions, and achieve ideal weight and provide appropriate nutrition education materials.
b. Completes comprehensive nutritional analysis.
c. Recommends referrals for further instructions for patient and family members as necessary.
d. Provides one on one private consultation with the patient and family when warranted for diet modification strategies as needed.
e. Assists program staff in monitoring patient progress toward nutritional goals.
2. Provides necessary nutrition involvement in other Cape Cod Hospital outpatient and community programs as necessary and appropriate.
3. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors and co-workers.
4. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write and communication in English.
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate college program.
Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or approved by the Board; and
For Clinical Dietitians hired on and after January 1, 2024, a graduate (Master’s) degree will complete the requirements to sit for the CDR exam.
RD eligible (RDE) upon date of hire.
Passage of the CDR exam within six (6) months of hire required.
Licensure within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within six (6) months of hire required.
Knowledge in all aspects of medical nutrition therapy.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Minimum one (1) year hospital or clinical experience preferred.