Registered Dietitian-Per Diem Weekends- Sign On Bonus

whittierhealthnetwork; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Whittier Health Network seeks a Registered Dietitian to manage comprehensive patient nutrition care, including formulating care plans and ensuring standards of practice are followed. The role involves counseling, evaluation, discharge planning, and participation in CQI activities within the Culinary & Nutritional Department.

The candidate should have an accredited BS in Nutritional Sciences, Massachusetts Dietitian License, ADA registration, and at least 2 years of health care experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences required.
• Massachusetts Dietitian License required.
• ADA registration current.
• Minimum 2 years of admin/clinical healthcare experience.
• Geriatric and rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee nutritional care plans for patients.
• Ensure adherence to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards.
• Consult with medical/nursing staff on patient nutrition status.
• Perform nutritional assessments, services, and discharge planning.
• Support CQI activities in Culinary & Nutritional Department.
• Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations.
• Lead education on diets and eating habits.
• Demonstrate geriatric/rehabilitation knowledge in patient care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Geriatric care

Counseling

Dietitian license

ADA registration

Education

BS in Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Registered Dietitian-Weekends: at least one weekend day a month $1000.00 Sign on Bonus

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.