DFCI Senior Nutritionist

This exciting position at the main campus at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is looking for an engaging, passionate registered dietitian to be part of a team of RD's focused on delivering the best, evidence based nutritional care for our patients. It requires strong interpersonal and interviewing skills for competence in both clinical and leadership areas . There are many growth and mentorship opportunities including teaching in a variety of settings including formal and informal education to medical students, house staff, nurses, dietetic interns, and allied health personnel. This RD serves as a critical member of our health care team with many directions to grow within our services.
Responsible to provide advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within clinical nutrition in addition to managing the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients which includes providing nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and all activities involved in the nutritional needs of the patient population.
Essential Functions
Provides advanced clinical dietitian responsibilities which may include specialty or advanced patient population, participation in clinical care forums to serve as resource on nutrition related concerns, mentors new staff, and evaluation of new products
Assist leadership team in program planning and proposals to improve processes or improve efficiency; plans, conducts, supervises, and evaluates the education experiences of dietetic interns and students
Based on multiple criterion including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial and physical needs of patients, the Dietitian develops and implements nutrition plan of care for patients
Documentation of all nutrition related information including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations and 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 for the education of patients on families 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
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Why Mass General?
- Medical Benefits: Start day 1!
- PTO: 20 days annually plus 10 paid holidays per year
- Retirement: 403b retirement savings plan with hospital match. Plus, a Cash Balance Retirement Pension plan
- Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for child care and emergency back up care
- Employee perks: Enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to$5,250in acalendar year for full-time employees. Up to$2,625in acalendar year for part-time employees.


Education

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.

Experience in lieu of degree accepted: No

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist (state licensure), if required by state regulations, preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred.

Experience

• Three to five (3-5) years of clinical dietitian experience working with diverse patient populations required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess clinical situations, evaluate information, and apply sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to educate, mentor, and motivate patients and families across diverse age groups and backgrounds.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.