Clinical Dietitian

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a registered dietitian to provide inpatient nutrition care and education, and to support outpatient and community programs.

The role includes nutrition assessments, care plan development, diet education for patients and families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Rotating days and a 40-hour work week are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• For hires after Jan 1, 2024, a Master's degree to sit for CDR exam.
• RD eligible (RDE) upon hire date.
• Massachusetts licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and dietetics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in hospital or clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient nutrition assessments and screens.
• Develop and monitor nutrition care plans using the NCP.
• Provide discharge diet instructions and education.
• Educate patients/families on diet modifications with interpreters when needed.
• Consult with Dietetics leadership on complex cases.
• Document MNT in medical records and departmental files.
• Participate in quality/PI activities and staff education.
• Supervise nutrition students and interns.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACEND supervised practice

Master's degree (CDR eligibility)

RD eligible (RDE)

Massachusetts licensure within 6 months

Job description

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

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

OUTPATIENT (on a As Needed Basis)

• Provide nutritional counseling services to patients and families in coordination with cardiac rehabilitation protocols and concepts.
• 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.
• Completes comprehensive nutritional analysis.
• Recommends referrals for further instructions for patient and family members as necessary.
• Provides one on one private consultation with the patient and family when warranted for diet modification strategies as needed.
• Assists program staff in monitoring patient progress toward nutritional goals.
• Provides necessary nutrition involvement in other Cape Cod Hospital outpatient and community programs as necessary and appropriate.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors and co-workers.
• 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.

Schedule Details

40 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, Monday-Friday, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, Rotating Weekends & Rotating Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Dietary Food Service

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

29.61 - 48.7