DFCI Senior Nutritionist

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Boston is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to manage the nutritional care of patients. Responsibilities include developing nutrition plans, educating patients, and documenting care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Dietetics and several years of experience in a clinical setting. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical dietitian experience with multiple patient populations.
• Dietitian and Nutritionist State License preferred.
• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical dietitian responsibilities for patient populations.
• Develop and implement nutrition plans of care for patients.
• Document nutrition-related information and follow up.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on therapeutic diets.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve

Ability to work independently

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietetics

Master's Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Summary

Responsible to provide advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within clinical nutrition in addition to managing 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

• Provides advanced clinical dietitian responsibilities which may include specialty or advanced patient population, participation in clinical care forums to serve as resource on nutrition related concerns, mentors new staff, and evaluation of new products
• Assist leadership team in program planning and proposals to improve processes or improve efficiency; plans, conducts, supervises, and evaluates the education experiences of dietetic interns and students
• 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required or Master's Degree Dietitian preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred, Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred, Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

Clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years required

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

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%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.