Dietitian - Bariatric Surgery - Springfield - 40 hrs

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Career growth potential

Strong hospital reputation

Job summary

Trinity Health of New England is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist for a full-time day-shift role in Massachusetts. The position involves performing nutrition assessments, developing patient-specific care plans, and delivering MNT instruction according to Nutrition Practice Guidelines.

Candidates should have CDR registration and state licensure as an LDN, plus at least one year of dietitian experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• CDR registration and state licensure as a dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required.
• Minimum of 1 year of dietitian experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong communication skills to explain clinical concepts to physicians, team, patients and families.
• Allergen awareness training and Serv Safe management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Develop and implement patient-specific nutrition care plans and goals.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to nutrition interventions.
• Assess need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction and provide it.
• Provide MNT instruction for modified diets when appropriate.
• Assist in management of EN/PN per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CDR-registered dietitian with LDN licensure

Job description

Description

Thrive in a fast-paced Bariatrics Specialty Practice where your work truly makes a difference. Join a supportive, high-energy team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Thrive in a fast-paced Bariatrics Specialty Practice where your work truly makes a difference. Join a supportive, high-energy team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

What You Will Do

• Performing nutrition assessments as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Developing and implementing patient specific nutritional care plans, interventions, and goals as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Clinical Nutrition Policies.
• Monitoring and evaluating patients' responses to nutrition interventions.
• Assessing patients need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.
• Providing MNT instruction to patients on modified diets when appropriate.
• Assists in the management of nutrition support --Enteral Nutrition/Parenteral Nutrition (EN/PN) as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines (MMC only)

Minimum Qualifications

• Registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and a state licensure as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required. Maintenance of registration and licensure required as per guidelines.
• Position requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a Pro problem list and to devise/implement intervention.
• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skill, which may include explaining clinical, technical concepts to physicians, other health care team members, patients, and their families. Enforces policies and regulations in difficult situations or preforms other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skills.
• Allergen Awareness training/certificate an Serv Safe Management training/certificate preferred.

Pay Range: $27.35 - $43.75

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England

• Our Mission and Core Values
• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage on Day#1
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.