Dietitian / Nutritionist PNE

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital seeks a Dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutritional care for patients, including nutrition assessment, care plans, dietary modification, education, and related activities. The role aligns with updated licensure requirements and highlights collaboration with clinical teams in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting nutrition data, counseling patients and families on prescribed diets, and coordinating with food service to meet modified

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to analyze nutritional data and apply guidelines.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong teaching skills for dietary plans and lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on assessments and orders.
• Document nutrition assessments, therapy recommendations, care plans, and follow-up data.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Coordinate with food service to ensure meals meet modified diet requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree in Related Field

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

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 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

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$25.15 - $36.63/Hourly

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EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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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