Clinical Dietitian

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a Dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutritional care, including assessments, care plan development, diet modifications, and patient education. You will document all nutrition-related information and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics with RD/RDN preferred, CPR AED preferred, and experience in clinical nutrition and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietitian required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR AED Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment and develop nutrition care plans.
• Implement diet modification and nutrition education for patients.
• Document nutrition-related information and discharge planning.
• Counsel patients and families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Coordinate with food service staff to ensure appropriate meals and nutrition support.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

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Job Summary Summary

Manages the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients which includes providing nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and all activities involved in the nutritional needs of the patient population.

Essential Functions

Based on multiple criterion including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial and physical needs of patients, the Dietitian develops and implements nutrition plan of care for patients.

Documentation of all nutrition related information including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations and care plan, follow up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information.

Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets.

Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.

Required for All Jobs

All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required

Licenses and Credentials

• Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred
• Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred
• Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

• Completed Internship Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good communication skills. Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve. Ability to work independently. Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.63 - $38.70/Hourly Grade 6

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