Nutritionist - Endocrinology, Harrington Hospital, Sturbridge - 40 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health • Sturbridge, MA

1d • $53,373 - $96,096

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Duties include anthropometric and hematological data collection, diet assessment, nutrition risk assessment, and food package prescription. Counseling and education documentation and data entry, referrals to other health and social services and follow-up education also done. Participates in planning, develop and evaluation of education materials and group education sessions, nutrition in–services, outreach activities and nutrition policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Nutrition, food and nutrition, or nutrition registration with the American Dietetic Association desired.
• Demonstrates leadership and decision-making capabilities, has good communication skills and has sensitivity to participant population.

Nice To Haves

• One year’s experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent counseling skill; introduces self, limits interruptions, ensures confidentiality, listens attentively, maintains eye contact and shows respect while avoiding imposing value judgments.
• Uses appropriate techniques when taking ht/wt measurements and finger sticks for iron testing. Interprets results and explains accurately.
• Provides accurate and culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and materials, reviewing them correctly.
• Has participant select one objective for behavior change and show’s a willingness to accept that goal.
• Prescribe appropriate food package and explain how to best utilize that package into their daily lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level