Registered Dietician (FT)

NeighborHealth; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a Registered Dietitian to respond to Nutrition referrals, perform clinical assessments, develop care plans and educate patients and families with follow-up support. The RD participates in Health Center functions to promote wellness and manage chronic conditions according to evidence-based guidelines for medical nutrition therapy.

Licensure is required nationally and at the state level.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Maintains State and National registration/licensure.
• Maintains the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Professional Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Minimum 1 year as a Registered Dietitian with clinical and public health experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Significant interest and the ability to work within the Chronic Disease Management Model, including patient self-management goal setting.
• Willingness to quickly develop skills in motivational interviewing and concepts of behavior change.
• Evidence of creativity, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Ability to work successfully in a peer-to-peer environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Skills

Teamwork

Chronic disease management

Motivational interviewing

Creativity

Peer-to-peer collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree preferred

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State/National licensure

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Portfolio

Job description

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian responds to all Nutrition referrals generated by NeighborHealth providers. The Registered Dietitian provides clinical assessments, develops care plans, educates patients and families, and provides follow-up.

The Registered Dietitian also participates in Health Center functions to promote health and wellness and contributes to the management of chronic health conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines for medical nutrition therapy. The Registered Dietitian provides individual as well as group counseling. Registered Dietitians participate in NeighborHealths Nutrition Department activities that support clinical excellence.

Registered Dietitians are required to maintain both national and state licensures. Clinical competencies are evaluated with the Nutrition Manager.

DUTIES:

• The RD conducts clinical assessment, develops care plans, and coordinates interventions to support participants' nutritional health and management of chronic health conditions consistent with PACE policy and procedure and evidence-based guidelines.
• Completes nutrition assessments and implements care plans at enrollment, annually, and at status changes appropriately and in a timely manner
• RDs oversee nutrition-related competencies for Dietary Assistants in the PACE Center and all PACE Health Aides.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with the participant/caregiver and other members of the IDT in the development and implementation of team goals and related plan of care.
• Refers participants to appropriate in-house and community services, and to other providers, as appropriate (including speech therapy, meal services, SNAP, Wellness Center).
• Oversees Nutrition Services, including PACE Center-based meals, home-delivered meals, as well as grocery delivery service
• Maintains State and National registration/licensure.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Maintains State and National registration/licensure.
• Maintains the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Professional Portfolio.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year as a Registered Dietitian with clinical and public health experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Significant interest and the ability to work within the context of the Chronic Disease Management Model, including patient self-management goal setting.
• Versed in or willing to quickly develop skills in motivational interviewing and concepts of behavior change.
• Evidence of creativity, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Ability to work successfully in a peer-to-peer environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay: $60,840 up to $91,520 based on experience and date of licensure.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.