Registered Dietitian - Sign-On Bonus for Geriatric Care

whittierhealthnetwork; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Whittier Health Network is hiring a Registered Dietitian for a casual, part-time role in Westborough, MA, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. You will oversee nutritional care plans and ensure compliance with practice standards, coordinating with medical and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, discharge planning, counseling, and education sessions. Massachusetts licensure and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration are required;

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, including 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

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Whittier Health Network is hiring a Registered Dietitian for a casual, part-time role in Westborough, MA, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. You will oversee nutritional care plans and ensure compliance with practice standards, coordinating with medical and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, discharge planning, counseling, and education sessions. Massachusetts licensure and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration are required;