Dietician EX

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join their team. In this per diem role, you will assess nutritional needs, develop tailored care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise will guide dietary interventions while respecting cultural practices. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact patient health and well-being. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACEND approved internship or program.
• Registered Dietitian status achieved within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements nutrition care plans for patients.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plans.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem- Day Shift

Position Summary:

• Under the direction of the CNM, and as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, screens/levels patients for nutritional risk, assesses nutritional status and develops/implements nutrition care plans for identified patients considering individual and age-specific requirements.


• Develops, documents, and implements appropriate age-specific nutrition care plans for patients that contain objective, measurable goals.


• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plans in accordance with clinical section's standards, and revises care plan as needed to achieve therapeutic goals.


• Considers cultural and religious practices when planning patient meals and nutritional interventions.


• Provides age-specific nutrition/diet/food-drug counseling and education to patients and/or family/care givers.


• Educates and guides medical, nursing and nutrition staff on fundamental clinical nutrition principles.


• Recommend and monitor modes of nutrition support (i.e., enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition).


• Assists the CNM and/or SR Clinical Dietitian in performance improvement (PI) initiatives.


• Contributes to department goals by participating in staff inservices and department projects.


• Accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital-related, medical staff-related and patient-related data and information.


• Accountable to hospital and department policies and procedures as applicable.


• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers,


• and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.
  

Job Relationships:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively with a variety of health care professionals, including physicians, nurses/nursing staff, other dietitians, speech-language pathologists, physical and respiratory therapists, etc.


• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and families/care givers.


• Must be able to communicate effectively with Nutrition Assistants and food service employees.


• Communicates with CNM to keep him/her appraised of issues which may influence department/section function.


• On weekends and holidays, provide supervision to diet office personnel. Effectively manages clinical area on weekends and holidays.

Other Functions

• Maintains CEUs in accordance with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to maintain active registration status.


• Develops and presents inservices/presentations to department and/or hospital staff, including at least 1 presentation yearly.


• Participates on multidisciplinary committees as assigned.


• Demonstrates initiative to increase knowledge and skills and/or professional status (certifications, degrees, etc.)


• Adheres to all department sanitation practices and guidelines to prevent foodborne illness, possible spread of infection and to insure a safe and clean work environment.


• Attends all staff meetings and inservice programs as scheduled.


• Orients, supervises and directs the work of Nutrition Assistants as requested.


• Orients, supervises and directs the work of Dietetic Interns as applicable. Effectively precepts Dietetic Interns including correction of worksheets.


• Reports immediately to a manager/supervisor any patient complaint.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition (mandatory)


• Masters degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Minimum Experience:

• Completion of an ACEND approved internship or program. If "registration eligible", successful completion of registration exam (i.e., Registered Dietitian status achieved) within 6 months of hire (mandatory)


• Internship or work experienced related to long-term care (preferred)


• Internship or work experience related to service area hired to cover (preferred)

Certification/Licensure:

• Registered Dietitian (Mandatory)


• Registered Dietitian - Eligible (Mandatory within 6mo of employment)


• Commonwealth of Massachusetts License (Mandatory)


• Board Certification Nutrition Support (preferred, mandatory after 2 years of employment)


• Board Certification (Pediatrics, Renal, Diabetes)(preferred)

Minimum skills/abilities:

Entry-level clinical nutrition skills (mandatory)

Mid-level clinical nutrition skills (preferred)

Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to perform prescribed duties effectively (mandatory)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans