WIC Nutritionist

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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 Manages 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 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 and 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. Measures growth of WIC families and provides emotion–based nutrition counseling to high-risk participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist. Facilitates conversation to guide the participant towards behavior change. Explains the WIC Program and nutrition eligibility at certification and recertification visits. Assigns appropriate food prescriptions and explains food benefits. Thoroughly documents nutrition care plans in WIC EOS computer system and follows USDA and DPH documentation requirements. Screens for immunizations and anemia/lead levels to ensure participant is up to date. Provides referrals to other local agencies for additional assistance beyond our scope of practice. Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding in‑services out in the community. Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of: Anthropometric and hematological data collection Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription Counseling and education Documentation and data entry Referrals to other health and social services Follow up nutrition education Participates In Planning, Development, Implementation And Evaluation Of Educational materials and group nutrition education sessions. Participant counseling and education strategies. Nutrition presentations and outreach activities Nutrition Policies Annual Farmers Market Distribution Events Ongoing Training Keeps current on all aspects of breastfeeding education. When available, completes professional training as a Certified Lactation Counselor. Studies for and passes CLE exam and keeps up to date with CEUS to maintain credential. Maintain 10 CEU’s per year as required by DPH. Assists Senior Nutritionist In Training paraprofessional WIC Staff. Conducting Quality Assurance activities. Other Will provide ongoing communication with the health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs. Will provide ongoing nutrition care for low‑risk applicants and participants as needed. Will precept MGH Dietetic Interns. Will work on reports to improve our rates, e.g., immunization, blood work missing reports. Will facilitate nutrition, breastfeeding education groups in the community. Will perform other duties as needed. Will issue benefits and schedule appointments. Will participate in administration of Facebook account and submit article posting. Will provide cosignatories for all high‑risk charts seen by nutrition assistants in a timely manner. Will demonstrate teamwork to identify what needs to be completed to ensure optimal patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required; eligible to sit for the LDN exam. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials Dietitian and Nutritionist MA License preferred; Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred; Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred. Experience Completed Internship. Knowledge, Skills & 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. Additional Job Details (if Applicable) Spanish speaking preferred. Some evenings and rotating Saturdays. Travel to each WIC site in a given day and week - sites are located close to each other. Reliable transportation required to each site to arrive on the other site timely (Revere, Chelsea and Charlestown). 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 300 Ocean Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $28 - $40.70/Hourly Grade 6 EEO Statement 1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr