Dietitian / Nutritionist PNE

Dietitian Position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Manages comprehensive medical nutritional care for patients, including nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, dietary modification, nutrition education, and all activities related to the nutritional needs of the patient/client population. Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain the same. This change in degree requirement does not apply to RDNs credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

Essential functions

• Based on multiple criteria, including assessments of nutritional needs, physicians' orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards for quality nutritional care that appropriately meet patients' age, psychosocial, and physical needs, the dietitian develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for patients.
• Documentation of all nutrition-related information, including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations, care plan, follow-up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information.
• Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials to educate patients, families, & caregivers on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree related field of study required or Master's degree related field of study required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and credentials: Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required. Registered Dietitian [RD/RDN] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required

Experience: Completion of dietetic internship required

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Good communication skills. Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve. Ability to work independently. Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

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%)
• Vision - far constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - near constantly (67-100%)
• Talking constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing constantly (67-100%)

Remote type: Onsite

Work location: 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled weekly hours: 0

Employee type: Per diem

Work shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay range: $25.15 - $36.63/hourly

Grade: 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.