Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian-(3286630)

Description

Join our team as a Clinical Dietitian at MGH Revere Health Center!

Schedule: Monday-Friday

MGH Nutrition Services is interviewing for a full-time, (40 hours/wk) outpatient Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of MA. This position will provide nutrition care to the patients of MGH Revere Health Center and its surrounding communities. A competitive candidate for this position would have interest in or experience with providing community focused Medical Nutrition Therapy to a culturally diverse adult and pediatric patient population. Experience with providing care in both 1:1 and group settings preferred; Master’s Degree, advanced certification, and additional interest in culinary nutrition are a plus.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

As a Clinical Dietitian, you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive medical nutrition therapy based on evidence-based practices. Your responsibilities will include screening, assessing, and implementing nutrition care plans for patients, ensuring adherence to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and significant others, ensuring patient-focused care and involvement in decision-making.

• Obtain comprehensive patient data, including personal and medical histories, nutrition history, and nutrient requirements.

• Analyze nutrition and health assessment data, identify nutrition-related problems, and formulate nutrition care plans.

• Educate patients and their families about diet modifications and individualized nutrition plans.

• Collaborate with food service personnel to promote the delivery of care.

• Document all assessments and interventions accurately in the medical record.

• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and educate other healthcare professionals about the positive impact of appropriate nutritional care.

• Precept and instruct dietetic interns during their rotations.

• Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to advance the delivery of nutrition care.

• Meet budgeted visit volume and revenue projections through marketing and community outreach.

• Demonstrate ability to change patients' nutrition behavior for positive health outcomes.

• Order tube feedings as needed.

Qualifications

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong nutrition education and counseling skills across the life cycle.

• Ability to prioritize work with limited resources and make effective decisions.

• Understanding of the interdependence of all areas of nutrition and food services.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration (required)

• Licensed Dietitian – Commonwealth of MA (required)

EDUCATION :

• BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related subject (required) / MS preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical experience desirable but not required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Instructs and supervises dietetic interns.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Works to utilize resources efficiently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outpatient office setting

• Weekday Hours Only

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Primary Location

:MA-Revere-MGH Revere HealthCare Center

Work Locations

:MGH Revere HealthCare Center300 Ocean AvenueRevere02151

Job

:Dietitians

Organization

:Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours:40

Shift

:Day JobPosted Shift Description:M-F, no weekends

Employee Status

:RegularRecruiting Department:MGH Nutrition Services

Job Posting

:Apr 17, 2024