Registered Dietitian

Trinity Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a per diem Dietitian for the Day shift. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based nutritional care, designing patient-specific plans, and guiding MNT to diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with the medical team, participate in rounds, and assist in training nutrition interns. A registered dietitian with a Master’s in nutrition is required, with licensure and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field as required by the CDR; license as a registered dietitian (RD) in state licensure.
• One year of experience as a dietitian is preferred, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain clinical concepts to physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Allergen awareness and Serv Safe training/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Develops patient-specific nutrition care plans and goals.
• Assesses need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.
• Provides MNT instruction to patients on modified diets when appropriate.
• Manages nutrition support (EN/PN) per guidelines at MMC (MMC only).
• Documents assessments and care plans in EMR using standardized language.

Skills

CDR Registration

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics

Bachelor’s degree grandfathered

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Come join the Dietitian team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose:

Provides optimal nutritional care by effectively identifying age specific patient needs, assessing nutritional status, designing appropriate care plans and monitoring to maximize clinical outcomes. Provides evidence-based nutritional information and guidance to physicians, staff, patients, and families.

What you will do:

• Performs nutrition assessments as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.

• Develops and implements patient specific nutritional care plans, interventions, and goals as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Clinical Nutrition Policies.

• Assesses patients need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.

• Provides MNT instruction to patients on modified diets when appropriate.

• Assists in the management of nutrition support --Enteral Nutrition/Parenteral Nutrition (EN/PN) as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines (MMC only).

• Documents all assessments, patient education, nutrition care plans, interventions, and goals in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) utilizing Standardized Language and Nutrition Care Process.

• Confers with physicians and other allied health care team members to clarify orders, recommends appropriate MNT and exchange patient information.

• Participates in patient rounds, attends and contributes to patient care meetings.

• Participates in training nutrition interns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts acquired through the completion of a Master’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field as required by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) (effective January 1, 2024) or bachelor’s degree grandfathered prior to this update. Registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and a state licensure as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required. Maintenance of registration and licensure required as per guidelines.

• One (1) year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in a healthcare environment is preferred.

• Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a problem list and to devise/implement intervention.

• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skills, which may include explaining clinical, technical concepts to physicians, other health care team members, patients, and their families. Enforces policies and regulations in difficult situations or performs other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.

• Allergen Awareness training/certificate and Serv Safe Management training/certificate preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Per Diem- Day Shift

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.