Dietitian / Nutritionist PNE

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 72,065,000 - 104,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, is seeking a registered dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutritional care, including assessment, care plans, dietary modification, and education for patients and families. The position emphasizes collaboration with care teams and continuous quality improvement in nutrition services.

Note: As of Jan 1, 2024, degree requirements for eligibility to sit the RD exam shifted to graduate degrees; existing RD/RDNs credentialed prior to that date remain

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a nutrition plan of care for patients based on assessments and orders.
• Document nutrition-related information including care plans and follow-up data.
• Counsel, educate, and develop resources for patients and families on prescribed diets.
• Collaborate with food service staff to ensure meals meet modified diets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Master's Degree Related Field of Study

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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 Summary

Job Summary Summary

Manages comprehensive medical nutritional care for patients, including nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, dietary modification, nutrition education, and all activities related to the nutritional needs of the patient/client population. 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 in degree requirement does not apply to RDNs credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Based on multiple criteria, including assessments of nutritional needs, physicians' orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards for quality nutritional care that appropriately meet patients' age, psychosocial, and physical needs, the Dietitian develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for patients.
• Documentation of all nutrition-related information, including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations, 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 to educate patients, families, & caregivers 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.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Registered Dietitian [RD/RDN] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
• Experience Completion of dietetic internship required

Knowledge, Skills and 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%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$25.15 - $36.63/Hourly Grade 6

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