Clinical Dietitian- Per Diem

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition care across the continuum, including assessment, plan development, and education. This role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, nutrition counseling for patients and families, and adherence to updated credentialing and licensing requirements.

Onsite position at 75 Francis Street with per diem employee type; pay range indicated;

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential required through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Active Dietitian license in the state where employed.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship.
• Minimum education updated per 2024 guidelines allowing graduate degree eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans in the chart.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and food service staff to coordinate care.
• Ensure meals and nutrition support align with prescribed diets and patient needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Clinical nutrition assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive medical nutrition care to patients across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, development and implementation of individualized nutrition care plans, dietary modification, patient and family education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal nutritional outcomes. Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain unchanged. This degree requirement does not apply to Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who were credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Assess patients' nutritional needs using clinical data, medical orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and other relevant factors to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Document nutrition assessments, recommendations, interventions, follow-up, care plan updates, diet consultations, discharge planning, and other pertinent clinical information in accordance with established standards.
• Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic diets, nutrition interventions, and strategies to support ongoing nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, food service staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate appropriate nutrition care.
• Work with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided according to patient needs and prescribed diets.
• Review patient menu selections and provide guidance to support adherence to modified or therapeutic diets.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required or Master's Degree in a related field required.
• Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Dietitian and Nutritionist state license required.

Experience

• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective critical thinking, evaluation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to educate, guide, and motivate patients and families across all age groups.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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