Outpatient Registered Dietitian

BMC Software•Boston, MA

5d•$53,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Nutrition Manager, the Outpatient Registered Dietitian assesses, develops, and coordinates medical nutrition therapy and education for outpatients with complex nutritional needs related to acute and chronic diseases. Conditions may include medical weight loss, malnutrition, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, IBS, and CKD. The dietitian plans and provides nutrition care in accordance with department policies and procedures, evaluates patient status, and adapts dietary interventions to individual needs, considering nutritional status, environmental and social barriers, and cultural diversity while using appropriate counseling modalities. The dietitian evaluates patient compliance and physiological response to diet therapy through interviews, laboratory values, and monitoring food or tube-feeding tolerance. The role coordinates with other providers on patient care plans and contributes to the development and management of complex dietary regimens, protocols, and nutrition programming. The dietitian also mentors and educates peers, staff, and students. This full-time position is in the Endocrinology/Diabetes department. It includes clinical counseling and education, interdisciplinary collaboration, staff and student education, program development, and participation in nutrition-related clinical research. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related discipline.
Completion of an accredited internship program prescribed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligibility and ability to pass the licensing examination before the hire date.
Massachusetts state licensure, or ability to acquire it within 30 days of hire.
Strong knowledge of food and nutrition and ability to perform nutrition assessments, formulate nutrition plans, and provide counseling and education to adult patients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and organize workload within daily time constraints.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally and effectively with diverse patients and healthcare providers.
Ability to work as a reliable, productive interdisciplinary team member and maintain a positive, supportive attitude.
Flexibility in workflows and ability to accommodate patient needs while working within scope of practice.
Ability to provide medical nutrition therapy for a variety of conditions and develop competency across dietary interventions, especially obesity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with outpatient nutrition counseling.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional status using laboratory values, medical and nutritional history, and medical or surgical conditions; develop nutrition care plans according to accepted AND standards and department protocols.
Provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education to adult patients on referral and in follow-up, in individual and group settings as needed.
Evaluate patient compliance and physiological response to diet therapy, including monitoring tolerance of foods and tube feedings.
Coordinate with other providers in developing and implementing patient care plans, and maintain records and provide periodic reports to referring and other care providers as needed.
Develop individual diets, including necessary medical food supplements or tube feedings; monitor tube-feeding tolerance and assist physicians with appropriate changes to feeding rates, products, or strength.
Attend clinical meetings, rounds, and committees as needed to present nutrition care plans.
Provide in-service nutrition education to hospital personnel, including physicians, residents, students, nurses, and dietary personnel.
Precept dietetic interns and medical students; assign and supervise student work and practical experiences, and develop learning activities.
Assist with interviewing prospective dietitians and training or onboarding new employees as needed.
Compile and develop educational materials for individual and group classes.
Participate with Operations management and the Nutrition Manager in developing policies, procedures, CQI monitors, guidelines, standards of care, and clinical project records and calculations.
Monitor patient retention and coordinate work to support maximum productivity.
Participate in department clinical research related to nutrition care by providing nutrition education and monitoring.
Develop strategies to grow the clinic and work with the Nutrition Manager and Operations Managers to develop and implement nutrition programs.
Support patient and clinician outreach through lectures, community events, marketing opportunities, patient orientations, and support groups as needed.
Follow departmental and clinical policies, hospital behavioral standards, and safety procedures; consult appropriate personnel regarding management or patient issues.
Maintain professional, organized workspaces and appearance; work effectively with diverse patients and healthcare providers, adapt workflows, and perform other staff duties within scope when requested.
Perform related duties as needed.