Senior Dietitian - 36 Hours

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Dietitian to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves conducting nutritional assessments and creating tailored care plans for oncology patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for teaching, guiding both patients and healthcare staff. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal patient care and contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of nutrition and healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Dietetics required; Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years clinical dietitian experience, oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop care plans for oncology patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to address nutritional needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently

Teaching and motivating skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietetics

Master's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Senior Dietitian - 36 Hours

Senior Dietitian - 36 Hours

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id RQ4017043 Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for nutritional assessments and implementing a plan of nutritional care for specialized oncology ambulatory populations, based on identification and assessment of a patient's nutritional needs, correlated with other health plans. Requires strong interpersonal and interviewing skills for competence in both clinical and managerial areas. Requires leadership in a variety of settings and formal and informal teaching to medical students, house staff, nurses, dietetic interns, and allied health personnel. Serves as a resource person in area of specialization for the hospital and community.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains excellent rapport and effective working relationships with patients and their families, physicians, nurses, managers, and administration.
2. Interviews ambulatory patients and families to assess and evaluate social, financial, environmental, and medical factors impacting nutrition status; reviews patient information obtained from medical records, and/or health care providers, to determine patient needs.
3. Counsels ambulatory individuals and groups in oncology with varied nutritional needs, taking into consideration diagnosis, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds. Uses behavioral and attitude change treatment modalities.
4. Develops nutrition care plans utilizing clinical, biochemical, socio-economic, and psychosocial factors. Documents and communicates nutrition care plans through written and verbal systems (EMR, discussion at rounds or patient conferences). Documents in record based on established standards of practice.
5. Participates as a team member in conferences on behalf of patients with other health care professionals, and communicates to patient care staff any nutritional problems which may affect a patient's response to overall medical care and treatment.
6. Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to nutritional care and presents such at team conferences and/or practitioner correspondence.
7. Evalues new enteral products and recommends products based upon their appropriateness and safety.
8. Collaborates with in patient dietitians re: patient referrals; discharge and continuing care plans.
9. Assists in the development of standards of practice within the Department of Nutrition. Assists in monitoring of selected clinical indicators and departmental audits.
10. Participates in selected quality improvement programs.
11. Participates in patient satisfaction surveys and problem solving with nutrition and customer service issues.
12. Serves as a nutrition consultant, resource, and lecturer for health care providers, students, and the general public.
13. Performs other duties as requested by management staff.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required or Master's Degree Dietitian preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred. Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred.

Experience

Clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years required. Experience in oncology demonstrating proficiency in the nutritional management of cancer patients preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Good communication skills.
2. Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%).

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

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