Dietitian / Nutritionist

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston is hiring a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition care. You will assess patients, develop individualized nutrition care plans, implement dietary modifications, and educate patients and families across diverse ages.

Collaborate with dietetic staff and care teams to ensure nutrition support and diet compliance. Requires RD/RDN credential, state license, and completion of an accredited internship; minimum degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics or related field required.
• RD/RDN credential required.
• State Dietitian/Nutritionist license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans in the medical record.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with food service and care teams to support diets.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics 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

Manages comprehensive medical nutrition care for patients, including nutrition assessment, development of individualized nutrition care plans, dietary modifications, nutrition education, and activities related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient population.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Note: 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 the same. This change does not apply to Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.

Essential Functions

• Assess patients' nutritional needs using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, recommendations, care plans, follow-up evaluations, discharge planning, and other nutrition-related activities in the medical record.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding prescribed therapeutic diets and nutrition-related health needs.
• Collaborate with food service staff to ensure appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided, and monitor patient menu selections for compliance with prescribed diets.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in a related field required or Master's degree in a related field required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

State Dietitian/Nutritionist License required.

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

Experience Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to assess patient needs and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Ability to educate, motivate, and effectively communicate with patients, families, and caregivers across diverse age populations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 20

Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $58,240 - $84,656.00/Annual 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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