Inpatient Clinical Dietitian — Nutrition Care & Education

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to monitor patient nutritional care, perform assessments, and develop individualized nutrition plans in a hospital setting in Massachusetts. The role involves collaborating with physicians and the health care team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will educate patients and families on diets, participate in rounds, and contribute to education programs while ensuring compliance with state licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) OR Registered Dietitian Eligible with CDR and must successfully pass the RD exam within 90 days of hire.
• Dietitian/Nutritionist License with the Licensing Board of Dietitians & Nutritionists of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts OR eligible to become licensed and must obtain state licensure within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the nutritional needs of patients and makes recommendations based on nutritional indicators in the medical record.
• Performs nutritional assessments and formulates care plans appropriate to patient ages and clinical status, coordinating with physicians and health care teams.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning to support patient care.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to nursing and care staff, ensuring accuracy and continuity of care.
• Educates patients and families on therapeutic diets and uses translator services as needed.
• Develops educational materials and updates content to reflect current standards of practice.
• Calculates enteral and parenteral nutrition and infant formula needs and communicates recommendations to the care team.
• Conducts Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations and documents findings.

Education

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Dietitian/Nutritionist License (MA)

Job description

Merrimack Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to monitor patient nutritional care, perform assessments, and develop individualized nutrition plans in a hospital setting in Massachusetts. The role involves collaborating with physicians and the health care team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will educate patients and families on diets, participate in rounds, and contribute to education programs while ensuring compliance with state licensure requirements.