Dietician - Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,109 - 49,676; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is looking for a clinical dietician in Boston, MA to manage the nutritional care of patients. This role involves providing nutrition assessments, developing care plans, and conducting nutrition education. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition and clinical experience, and be prepared to obtain Registered Dietitian certification shortly after hiring.

The position offers a compensation range of $24.76 – $36.06 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience or equivalent.
• Completion of an ACEND approved internship or program.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and their families.
• Monitor and evaluate care plans' effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical nutrition skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in nutrition

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The clinical dietician 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 RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, 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/givers.
• Educates and guides medical, nursing and nutrition staff on fundamental clinical nutrition principles.
• Recommends and monitors modes of nutrition support (i.e., enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition).
• Assists the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Senior Clinical Dietitian in performance improvement (PI) initiatives.
• Contributes to department goals by participating in staff in‑services and department projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and 0-2 years of clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of an ACEND approved internship or program.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in nutrition. Internship or work experience related to long‑term care or the service area.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Dietitian or must pass registration exam within 3 months of employment.
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts License.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Board Certification Nutrition Support (preferred).
• Board Certification (Renal, Diabetes).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Entry‑level clinical nutrition skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to perform prescribed duties effectively.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$24.76 – $36.06 (per hour). This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. Additional factors considered include education, experience, skills, and certifications/registrations as they relate to position requirements; business/organizational needs; internal equity; and market‑competitiveness.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.