Clinical Dietitian (Cardiac Rehab) with Sign on Bonus

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian/Cardiac Rehab position provides clinical nutrition services including medical nutrition therapy to patients. This is a unique opportunity to work as a Cardiac Rehab/Pulmonary Rehab dietitian and one day a week as an inpatient acute care dietitian. The role is a strong member of the 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 incorporate Patient & Family Centered care. Strong skills are needed for nutritional assessments with the ADIME method. If needed, responsibilities may include nutrition consultations to patients in the SSVNA Home Care Division, with home visits. And if needed, may include covering in the out-patient GDM clinic.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel preferred; typing ability.
• Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Registered Dietitian Eligible - Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Dietitian/Nutritionist - Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists (Massachusetts)
• Dietitian Licensure Eligible - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

Nice To Haves

• Up to six (6) months to become fully proficient is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients for nutritional risk using department standards for established screening data in EMR, consults, daily multi-disciplinary rounds, and meals rounds.
• Collaborates with Nutrition Guest Representatives, nurses, medical providers, and SLP to identify patients needing an assessment or re-assessment.
• Appropriately prioritizes patients for the shift, documents which patients need assessment notes and the reasons, and documents daily multi-disciplinary care rounds.
• Assesses patients appropriately using the Nutrition Care Process, using information from EMR, daily meal rounds, patient and family, physicians, nurses, and other clinical providers. Assessments are accurate, appropriate, and use evidence-based practice. Notes are timely, effective, and use the ADIME outline. Calculations are based on N&FS department policies for standards of practice. The RD works efficiently to be productive and complete an appropriate number of notes per day.
• Documents assessment and recommendations using the appropriate templates in EMR. Documentation is appropriate, timely, and accurate.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to coworkers and other clinical staff. Delivery is clear and in a timely fashion. Communication is productive and resolves conflicts which may affect relations and productivity.
• Provides in-service education to RD staff, or other facility employees/students, as requested by CNM.
• Functions proactively to resolve patient problems and provide operational excellence so the department delivers quality services in an efficient and effective manner. Works cooperatively with other employees to enhance nutritional care to patients. Refers questions of policy to CNM or to N&FS managers.
• Initiates research of scientific literature to update educational handouts, or updates policies and procedures, standards of practice, or guidelines.
• Seeks knowledge, skills, and competency to maintain registration with CDR, MA license, and an approved Professional Portfolio in good standing. Attends lectures, seminars, and reviews professional journals in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in department and hospital meetings, as requested by CNM. Communicates information from Committee meetings to CNM and coworkers.
• Shares in responsibility to provide community educational Fairs and presentations, as assigned by CNM. Is proactive in developing agendas and handouts well in advance of the date. Uses PowerPoint when available, or other professional tools.
• Embraces technology and electronic tools for work processes and to improve efficiency. Uses computer for literature searches. Uses Outlook and other technology to communicate within the organization.
• OUT PATIENT COUNSELING for GDM Clinic. In addition to the above essential functions: Coordinate activities to support overall hospital goal of fiscal accountability by helping to grow the out-patient nutrition volume. Become a provider for medical insures as needed. Office is neat, organized, clean and attractive to patients.
• Works efficiently and uses time management to accomplish administrative duties, document notes and send letters to MDs in a timely manner.
• Orders educational forms from Printshop in advance of need.
• Completes and Processes patient Billing and reconciliation each day.
• Maximizes patient appointments within scheduled hours. Establishes good rapport with scheduling and pre-registration; UC receptionists.
• Responsible for out-patient Performance Improvement plan, as directed by CNM: Assist to set the goals; collect data; summarize data; decide action plan and present to CNM on a quarterly basis.
• Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
• Other duties as required by manager or director.
• Performs work of a variety of skill levels and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to work of a lesser responsibility when the work load of the department so requires.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign on bonus for full time roles
• Flexible shift options including full time, part time and per diem
• Exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU and the third busiest Emergency Department in the state
• Free Parking/Shuttle for all employees
• Medical, dental and vision insurance effective Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees