Dietitian / Nutritionist - Weight Management

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 Develops and implements nutrition plan of care for patients based on assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary healthcare plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial, and physical needs. Documents 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. Counsels, educates, and develops resources and materials for the education of patients and families on prescribed therapeutic diets. Partners with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided; reviews patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards. Provides patient support and education aimed at improving health and weight outcomes in both individual and group settings. Communicates with multidisciplinary staff regarding nutrition or health-related issues influencing overall patient progress; participates in patient care meetings to discuss patient care issues. Participates in program events, including group sessions, group classes, information sessions, preoperative weight loss groups, bariatric forums, and support groups. Prepares patient education materials for distribution to patients. Documents, monitors, and communicates nutrition care plans through written and verbal systems, documents in the medical record based on established standards of practice. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required. Licenses and Credentials Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred. Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred. Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred. Registered Dietitican 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. Knowledge of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition. Knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micronutrient composition of foods. Additional Job Details (if Applicable) Remote Type: Hybrid. Work Location: 221 Longwood Avenue. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Employee Type: Regular. Work Shift: Day (United States of America). Pay Range $58,240.00 - $84,656.00/Annual. EEO Statement 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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