Inpatient Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dietitian to provide inpatient nutrition care across medical, surgical, ICU and geriatric psychiatry units in Cambridge, MA. You will screen patients, develop care plans, interview families, document assessments and educate on prescribed diets while collaborating with physicians, nurses and specialists.

The role requires a B.S. in Nutrition with ACEND supervision, RD eligibility or RD, MA licensure or eligibility within 120 days, and 1–3 years of experience

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication with physicians, patients, families and staff.
• ACEND-accredited nutrition education and supervised practice.
• RD eligibility or registration; will become RD within 120 days of hire.
• Massachusetts licensure or eligibility within 120 days of hire.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients to prioritize who needs nutrition care.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical history, status, labs and assessments.
• Interview patients and families to assess nutritional status and knowledge.
• Document initial and follow-up assessments and recommendations.
• Instruct patients and families on prescribed diets using appropriate education materials.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (ACEND)

Master’s degree (preferred for 2023+ entrants)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dietitian to provide inpatient nutrition care across medical, surgical, ICU and geriatric psychiatry units in Cambridge, MA. You will screen patients, develop care plans, interview families, document assessments and educate on prescribed diets while collaborating with physicians, nurses and specialists.

The role requires a B.S. in Nutrition with ACEND supervision, RD eligibility or RD, MA licensure or eligibility within 120 days, and 1–3 years of experience