Weekend Per Diem - Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian for weekend coverage. You will assess nutritional status and plan interventions for hospitalized patients, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

The role supports 1-2 weekend shifts per month, with potential per diem Peabody coverage. Requires a BS in Nutrition, RD within 6 months, MA licensure within six months, and prior clinical nutrition experience is preferred. Influenza vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Food and Nutrition required or equivalent.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Massachusetts licensure as a Dietitian required within six months of hire.
• Experience in clinical nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition screening and assessment for inpatients.
• Develops care plans using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Orders or recommends labs to complete nutrition assessment.
• Calculates energy, protein, fluid, and electrolyte needs.
• Documents care plans and assessments in the EMR.
• Educates patients and families about nutrition.
• Collaborates with care team and food services.
• Precepts dietetic interns.
• Participates in quality improvement and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Clinical teamwork

Education

BS in Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

MA license within six months

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - weekend coverage

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Inpatient Clinical Dietitian assesses the nutritional status and plans nutrition interventions for patients. Develops and promotes collaborative practice and collegial relationships with physicians and other disciplines as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Position is for 1-2 weekend shifts per month. Option for per diem Peabody coverage as well.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

1. Adheres to Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Follow-up –Inpatient Policy

2. Using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), completes a comprehensive assessment based on food and nutrition-related history, biochemical data, medical tests and procedures, anthropometric measurements, nutrition focused physical exam, and patient history.

3. Orders (if privileged) or recommends laboratory tests needed to complete assessment

4. Calculates metabolic needs for energy, protein, fluid, electrolytes, and other nutrients

5. Selects appropriate nutrition diagnosis (es)

6. Initiates nutrition intervention that is directed at the root cause of the nutrition problem and aimed at alleviating the signs and symptoms of the diagnosis.

7. Monitors and evaluates response to intervention, ordering (if privileged) or requesting lab tests needed, to determine if goals are achieved or progress made toward goals.

8. Documents assessment and plan of care using Standardized Terminology and consult format in electronic medical record.

9. Communicates with care team in development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions.

10. Provides nutrition education considering cultural, religious and ethnic beliefs. Individualizes patient education based on age and health literacy. Documents response to teaching by patient and/or family.

11. Counsels patients on potential food/drug interactions.

12. Collaborates with food service colleagues in the provision of meals and supplements

13. Coordinates care with case managers and home care companies for discharge planning.

14. Maintains productivity log.

15. Precepts dietetic interns

16. Participate in marketing and community outreach initiatives.

17. Participates in quality and safety initiatives

Organizational Requirements:

• Maintain strict adherence to the Lahey Health Confidentiality policy.

• Incorporate Lahey Health Standards of Behavior and Guiding Principles into daily activities.

• Comply with all Lahey Health Policies.

• Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Health.

• Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

• Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

• Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

• Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

• Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• BS in Food and Nutrition or related field

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire date.

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists within six months of hire date.

Experience:

• Prior nutrition related experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Pay Range:

$31.00 - $46.06

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled