Sobre este puesto de Clinical Dietitian- Per Diem en Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
Provides comprehensive medical nutrition care to patients across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, development and implementation of individualized nutrition care plans, dietary modification, patient and family education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal nutritional outcomes.Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain unchanged. This degree requirement does not apply to Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who were credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Assess patients' nutritional needs using clinical data, medical orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and other relevant factors to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
-Document nutrition assessments, recommendations, interventions, follow-up, care plan updates, diet consultations, discharge planning, and other pertinent clinical information in accordance with established standards.
-Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic diets, nutrition interventions, and strategies to support ongoing nutritional needs.
-Collaborate with physicians, nurses, food service staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate appropriate nutrition care.
-Work with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided according to patient needs and prescribed diets.
-Review patient menu selections and provide guidance to support adherence to modified or therapeutic diets.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required or Master's Degree in a related field required.
Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
Dietitian and Nutritionist state license required.
Experience
Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective critical thinking, evaluation, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to educate, guide, and motivate patients and families across all age groups.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly
Grade
6
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