Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO up to 25 days

Continuing education support

403b retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our Inpatient Team at Baystate Medical Center. You will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across adult and pediatric patients within an interdisciplinary care setting.

The department emphasizes professional growth, hands-on nutrition care, and opportunities for expanding scope of practice, including order writing privileges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree – Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; accredited DPD program.
• Master's degree preferred and required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter.
• 1 year of work experience in clinical nutrition or proven competency after onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates organizational skills to safely deliver care for patients/families.
• Conducts accurate age-appropriate assessments and develops the plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to monitor and adjust nutrition plans.
• Provides therapeutic diet education to patients and families using Motivational Interviewing.
• Assists with inpatient nutrition support and discharge planning as needed.
• Upholds dignity, privacy, and professional ethics in all interactions.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary care

Motivational interviewing

Teach Back

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and home to Baystate Medical Center, western Massachusetts’ only academic medical center, level 1 trauma center and pediatric hospital is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join our Inpatient Team in Springfield, MA.

At Baystate Health, Registered Dietitians are respected for their high caliber clinical expertise and are valued as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team. Baystate provides many opportunities for growth and learning for both adult and pediatric care, and within inpatient and outpatient care settings. The Clinical Nutrition department promotes staff development and fosters professional growth while providing exceptional care for all those in the community who need us.

Clinical Nutrition Department:

• Reports to Clinical Nutrition Manager for Baystate Healthcare System
• Join a large, supportive community of dietitians dedicated to elevating clinical nutrition care through evidenced based medical nutrition therapy and a hands-on clinical approach
• Opportunities in both adult and pediatric service lines
• Our respected registered dietitians have been granted broad order writing privileges

SCHEDULE:

• Includes weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage

LOCATION:

• Baystate Medical Center
• Springfield, MA

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of the standard of care for assigned patients/families. Manages own assignment by delegating effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members when indicated.

Conducts accurate age appropriate, clinical assessments; identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities; develops, implements and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care. Documents all assessments according to policy.Adheres to Nutrition Care Process:

Develops patient/family centered plan of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and determines monitoring/evaluation methods to improve or resolve nutrition diagnosis.

Provides effective therapeutic diet education to patient/families utilizing methods such as Motivational Interviewing (outpt) and Teach Back (inpt and outpt).

Manages parenteral nutrition (PN) under the supervision of Clinical Nutrition Practice Coordinator & Educator (until competence validated) and in collaboration with physicians; electrolyte/acid-base, divalents, micronutrients, macronutrients, glycemic control and fluid. (As required based on location and patient population).

Manages tube feedings (TF) under the supervison of Clinical Nutrition Practice Coordinator & Educator (until competence validated) and in collaboration with physicians: macronutrients, micronutrients, glycemic control and fluid. (As required based on location and patient population).

Demonstrates respect for patient/family dignity and privacy in all patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the dietitian-patient/family relationship, engages patient/family participation in care.

Exercises independent order writing privilege appropriately to deliver timely nutritional care: therapeutic diet change, consistency modification, supplements, PN, TF and nutrition related lab values. (Inpatient only).

Assists with nutrition support discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources with guidance from Dietitian Educator; communicates plan and collaborates with the patient/family regarding nutritiion discharge plans. (As required based on location and patient population).

Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civiliy and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

Adheres to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics professional code of ethics.

Other duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree – Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; completion of accredited DPD program
• Master's Degree preferred and required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter
• 1 year of work experience in a pertinent area of clinical nutrition or proven competency after successful onboarding to meet level 2 practice

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Licensed Dietician – OtherOtherOther, Registered Dietician – Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$60,944.00 – $79,185.00 – $104,748.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer