Dietitian Part Time - Hospital Healthcare

Facility LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department SSH Clinical Nutrition

Employment Type Part time

Shift Day shift (United States of America)

Flexible shift options including full-time, part-time and per diem

Exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU and the third busiest Emergency Department in the state

Medical, dental and vision insurance effective Day 1

Job Description The Clinical Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services, including medical nutrition therapy to patients. They are a strong member of the healthcare team integrated in all service areas of the hospital. Nutritional practice is research-based using current scientific literature. Goals of care are collaborative and incorporate patient and family centered care. If needed, responsibilities may include nutrition consultations to patients in the SSVNA Home Care Division, with home visits. They may also cover the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab department and the outpatient GDM clinic.

Compensation Pay Range $29.96 - $40.32 per hour

Screen patients for nutritional risk using department standards and EMR data; Prioritize patients for the shift and document assessment needs; Assess patients appropriately using the Nutrition Care Process; Document assessments and recommendations using appropriate EMR templates; Provide in-service education to RD staff or other employees/students as requested by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.

Initiate research of scientific literature to update educational handouts and policies.

Maintain professional competencies, including registration with CDR, Massachusetts license, and a professional portfolio in good standing; Participate in department and hospital meetings; Share responsibility in community educational fairs and presentations; use literature searches and communication platforms like Outlook.

Outpatient Counseling - GDM Clinic
Coordinate activities to support fiscal accountability by growing outpatient nutrition volume; become a provider for medical insurers; maintain a neat, organized office; manage administrative duties and documentation; process daily patient billing; oversee outpatient performance improvement plans.

Unit / Department Specific Job Functions
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Nutrition from a CDR/A.completed Dietetic Internship; Required Licenses / Registrations: LDN or LDN‑eligible; Additional Knowledge & Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel; typing ability.

flexible start time; rotating weekends and holidays.

License/Registration/Certification Requirements
Dietitian/Nutritionist - Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists (Massachusetts); Dietitian Licensure Eligible - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration; Registered Dietitian Eligible - Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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