Dietitian, (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare • South Dennis, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides consultation to agency staff concerning nutritional problems/ concerns of the Agency population. Provides in-service educational programs for the staff of the agency as required. Perform patient assessment and evaluation when requested by the physician or staff clinician. Develops a plan of care for each patient receiving nutritional consultation, and in cooperation with the patient’s physician. Performs complete and timely record keeping according to agency policy for purposes of documenting accountability of care given, for continuity of patient care, for planning and evaluating. Develops and updates a resource file for reference and nutrition education handouts. All other duties as assigned. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from an accredited school of Dietary Science.
• Completed appropriate internship program and/or Master’s Degree.
• Current Mass. Dietitians/ Nutritionist (LDN) License.
• Current registration with the American Dietetic Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to agency staff concerning nutritional problems/ concerns of the Agency population.
• Provides in-service educational programs for the staff of the agency as required.
• Perform patient assessment and evaluation when requested by the physician or staff clinician.
• Develops a plan of care for each patient receiving nutritional consultation, and in cooperation with the patient’s physician.
• Performs complete and timely record keeping according to agency policy for purposes of documenting accountability of care given, for continuity of patient care, for planning and evaluating.
• Develops and updates a resource file for reference and nutrition education handouts.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level