Dietitian / Nutritionist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$58,240 - $84,656•Onsite

About The Position

Manages comprehensive medical nutrition care for patients, including nutrition assessment, development of individualized nutrition care plans, dietary modifications, nutrition education, and activities related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient population. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required or Master's degree in a related field required.
State Dietitian/Nutritionist License required.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assess patient needs and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to educate, motivate, and effectively communicate with patients, families, and caregivers across diverse age populations.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' nutritional needs using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
Document nutrition assessments, interventions, recommendations, care plans, follow-up evaluations, discharge planning, and other nutrition-related activities in the medical record.
Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding prescribed therapeutic diets and nutrition-related health needs.
Collaborate with food service staff to ensure appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided, and monitor patient menu selections for compliance with prescribed diets.