Clinical RDN
2 months ago
Everett, Massachusetts, United States
Mass General Brigham
Full time
{"h1": "Clinical Dietitian Job Description", "p": "At Mass General Brigham, we are seeking a skilled Clinical Dietitian to join our team. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to patients. Your expertise will help patients achieve optimal health outcomes through evidence-based practice.Responsibilities:
* Screen, assess, and implement nutrition care plans for patients
* Document and perform discharge planning, and complete referrals as needed
* Coordinate patient care with Food Service Staff, if necessary
* Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures
* Communicate with patients, family members, and significant others to ensure patient-focused care
* Obtain comprehensive data on individual patients' personal, medical/health histories
* Determine nutrient and energy requirements
* Identify and review possible food/medication/herb interactions
* Work closely with food service personnel to promote delivery of care
* Analyze and interpret nutrition and health assessment data
* Formulate nutrition care plans and establish follow-up plans
* Document nutrition and health assessment/follow-up in medical records
* Participate in interdisciplinary discussions focused on patients
* Educate other healthcare professionals about the positive impact of appropriate nutritional care
* Meet productivity standards and demonstrate competencies required by specific area of work
* Promote nutrition care services to other healthcare providers and practices
* Participate in Department and Hospital activities
* Precept and instruct dietetic interns during their rotations
* Actively engage in process improvement to advance the delivery of nutrition care with limited resources
Requirements:
* Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
* Licensed Dietitian - Commonwealth of MA
* BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related subject/MS preferred
* Ability to precept dietetic interns
If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
At Mass General Brigham, we offer a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities. Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application.
We look forward to hearing from you.