Dietitian, Nutrition Clinic, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 40 Hours

1 day ago


Boston MA United States Boston Medical Center Full time

Clinical Dietitian - 40 Hours Per Week Full-Time - Evening Shift

Position Summary:

  • Under the direction of the CNM, and as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, screens/levels patients for nutritional risk, assesses nutritional status and develops/implements nutrition care plans for identified patients considering individual and age-specific requirements.
  • Develops, documents, and implements appropriate age-specific nutrition care plans for patients that contain objective, measurable goals.
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plans in accordance with clinical section's standards, and revises care plan as needed to achieve therapeutic goals.
  • Considers cultural and religious practices when planning patient meals and nutritional interventions.
  • Provides age-specific nutrition/diet/food-drug counseling and education to patients and/or family/care givers.
  • Educates and guides medical, nursing and nutrition staff on fundamental clinical nutrition principles.
  • Recommends and monitors modes of nutrition support (i.e., enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition).
  • Assists the CNM and/or SR Clinical Dietitian in performance improvement (PI) initiatives.
  • Contributes to department goals by participating in staff inservices and department projects.
  • Accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital-related, medical staff-related and patient-related data and information.
  • Accountable to hospital and department policies and procedures as applicable.
  • Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.

Job Relationships:

  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively with a variety of health care professionals, including physicians, nurses/nursing staff, other dietitians, speech-language pathologists, physical and respiratory therapists, etc.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and families/care givers.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with Nutrition Assistants and food service employees.
  • Communicates with CNM to keep him/her appraised of issues which may influence department/section function.
  • On weekends and holidays, provide supervision to diet office personnel. Effectively manages clinical area on weekends and holidays.

Other Functions:

  • Maintains CEUs in accordance with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to maintain active registration status.
  • Develops and presents inservices/presentations to department and/or hospital staff, including at least 1 presentation yearly.
  • Participates on multidisciplinary committees as assigned.
  • Demonstrates initiative to increase knowledge and skills and/or professional status (certifications, degrees, etc.)
  • Adheres to all department sanitation practices and guidelines to prevent foodborne illness, possible spread of infection and to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
  • Attends all staff meetings and inservice programs as scheduled.
  • Orients, supervises and directs the work of Nutrition Assistants as requested.
  • Orients, supervises and directs the work of Dietetic Interns as applicable. Effectively precepts Dietetic Interns including correction of worksheets.
  • Reports immediately to a manager/supervisor any patient complaint.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (mandatory)
  • Master's degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Minimum Experience:

  • Completion of an ACEND approved internship or program. If "registration eligible", successful completion of registration exam (i.e., Registered Dietitian status achieved) within 6 months of hire (mandatory)
  • Internship or work experience related to long-term care (preferred)
  • Internship or work experience related to service area hired to cover (preferred)

Certification/Licensure:

  • Registered Dietitian (Mandatory)
  • Registered Dietitian - Eligible (Mandatory within 6 months of employment)
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts License (Mandatory)
  • Board Certification Nutrition Support (preferred, mandatory after 2 years of employment)
  • Board Certification (Pediatrics, Renal, Diabetes) (preferred)

Minimum skills/abilities:

  • Entry-level clinical nutrition skills (mandatory)
  • Mid-level clinical nutrition skills (preferred)
  • Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to perform prescribed duties effectively (mandatory)
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