Per Diem Registered Dietitian — Geriatric Nutrition Care

whittierhealthnetwork; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Whittier Health Network is seeking a Per Diem Dietitian to join the culinary team in Westborough, MA. Hours will scale from July through January to accommodate maternity leave, with weekday coverage 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and rotating weekend shifts.

You will oversee nutritional care plans, ensure standards of practice, coordinate with medical staff, and support CQI activities in the Culinary & Nutritional Department. A strong background in geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.
• Massachusetts Dietitian License.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility.
• Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, including formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.
• Ensure standards of practice are followed and make recommendations to clinical personnel.
• Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences.
• Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities.
• Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations.
• Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits.
• Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Nutritional counseling

Clinical collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Whittier Health Network is seeking a Per Diem Dietitian to join the culinary team in Westborough, MA. Hours will scale from July through January to accommodate maternity leave, with weekday coverage 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and rotating weekend shifts.

You will oversee nutritional care plans, ensure standards of practice, coordinate with medical staff, and support CQI activities in the Culinary & Nutritional Department. A strong background in geriatric care is preferred.