Dietitian / Nutritionist - Weight Management

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 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

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.

This position is responsible for nutritional management of patients at Brigham and Women's Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW). This position also requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of behavioral modalities to effect change. At least one year of experience in counseling and behavior modification techniques is preferred.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

- Provides patient support and education aimed at improving and enhancing health and weight outcomes, in both individual and group settings.
- Communicates with multidisciplinary staff regarding any nutrition- or health-related issues influencing the overall progress of the patient; participates in patient care meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Participates in program events, including but not limited to group sessions, group classes, information sessions, preoperative weight loss groups, bariatric forums, and support groups.
- Prepares patient education materials to distribute to patients.
- Documents, monitors, and communicates nutrition care plans through written and verbal systems. Documents in medical record based on established standards of practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition
- Knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micronutrient composition of foods

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.