Weekend Inpatient Dietitian: Clinical Nutrition Impact

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian for weekend coverage. The role involves assessing patients, planning nutrition interventions, and collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure optimal nutrition care in an inpatient setting.

Minimum qualification includes a BS in Food and Nutrition and RD licensure within six months of hire. Per diem options may be available; weekend shifts are required with potential flexibility for additional coverage.

Qualifications

• Clinical nutrition knowledge and patient assessment experience.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Precept dietetic interns and support training.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and plan interventions for inpatients.
• Develop nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Monitor response to interventions and adjust plans as needed.
• Document care in the EMR using standardized terminology.
• Educate patients/families on nutrition and address food-drug interactions.
• Coordinate with food service, case managers, and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical Dietetics

NCP (Nutrition Care Process)

Team collaboration

Precept dietetic interns

Education

BS in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian for weekend coverage. The role involves assessing patients, planning nutrition interventions, and collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure optimal nutrition care in an inpatient setting.

Minimum qualification includes a BS in Food and Nutrition and RD licensure within six months of hire. Per diem options may be available; weekend shifts are required with potential flexibility for additional coverage.