Registered Dietician (FT)

NeighborHealth; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 60,840 - 91,520; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization located in Chelsea, MA, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to conduct clinical assessments, develop care plans, and manage nutritional health for participants. The ideal candidate will possess strong teamwork skills and a Master's degree or RD certification. Responsibilities include overseeing nutrition services, collaborating with a healthcare team, and maintaining professional licensure. Competitive salary based on experience ranges from $60,840 to $91,520, with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Preferred Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Registered Dietitian with state and national licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical and public health experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans.
• Oversee nutrition-related competencies for staff.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare teams for participants' needs.
• Maintain nutrition service operations and registration requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Chronic Disease Management Model

Motivational interviewing

Creativity and flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree

Registered Dietitian (RD)

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.

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