Clinical Dietitian (per diem) with new pay rates!

The Clinical Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services including medical nutrition therapy to patients. Is a strong member of health care team integrated in all service areas of the hospital. Nutritional practice is research based using current scientific literature. Goals of care are collaborative and incorporates Patient & Family Centered care. Strong skills needed for nutritional assessments with ADIME method. If needed, responsibilities may include nutrition consultations to patients in SSVNA Home Care Division, with home visits. If needed may need to cover in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab department. And if needed, may include covering in the out-patient GDM clinic.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical nutrition services including medical nutrition therapy to patients; Screens patients for nutritional risk using department standards; Assesses patients using the Nutrition Care Process and ADIME outline; Documents assessments and recommendations in EMR; Communicates effectively with coworkers and clinical staff; Provides in-service education as requested; Participates in department and hospital meetings; Shares responsibility for community educational fairs and presentations; Embraces technology and electronic tools; Provides outpatient counseling for GDM Clinic; May include nutrition consultations to patients in SSVNA Home Care Division; May cover in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab department; Other duties as required by manager or director

Requirements

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Nutrition from a CDR/A.N.D. approved program; Completed Dietetic Internship from a CDR accredited program; Passed RD exam or eligible to take RD exam; Massachusetts licensure or licensure eligible; LDN or LDN Eligible - Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian Eligible in Massachusetts; RD or RD Eligible - Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible; Strong skills needed for nutritional assessments with ADIME method; typing ability; availability as needed for day and evening hours and weekends

Nice to have

Up to six (6) months to become fully proficient is preferred; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel preferred