Registered Dietitian-Per Diem - Sign On Bonus

Whittier Health Network; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Whittier Health Network in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Registered Dietitian to join our culinary team. Available hours will increase from July to January due to a pending maternity leave, with Weekdays 8-4pm and rotating weekend coverage.

You will be responsible for all aspects of patient nutritional care, develop care plans, and participate in CQI activities alongside the Culinary & Nutritional Department. MA licensure and Academy registration required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.
• Massachusetts Dietitian License required.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• 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, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.
• Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate 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 care planning

Dietitian counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences

Massachusetts Dietitian License

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration

Job description

Registered Dietitian - $1000.00 Sign on Bonus – Per Diem

We are looking to add a Per Diem Dietitian to our culinary team! Available hours will increase from July-January due to a pending maternity leave.

Weekdays 8-4pm. Also must be available for rotating weekend coverage.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.


• Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate 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

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.


• Maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License.


• Maintain 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.