Pediatric Dietitian - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

4d•$62,005 - $111,634•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the coordination, nutritional evaluation, and medical nutrition therapy plan for patients. The role involves educating members of the health care team on the science of nutrition and may include mentoring, providing direction, and training clinical dietitians. The position also develops and leads quality improvement initiatives. This role is specifically for a metabolism clinic within the Children's Medical Center, and candidates with experience in this population are sought. The anticipated workload is 10 hours per week.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Science, Business or related field if eligible for initial registration on or after January 1st, 2024. If hired prior to January 1, 2024, a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Science, Business or related field is acceptable.
Current registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency of the AND.
Massachusetts state license (LDN) is required upon hire.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian.
Specialized certification in Nutrition or related field, such as Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, or certification in a distinct specialty (e.g., Metabolic Disorders, Transplant, etc.).
Ability to influence the quality of patient care, in an advisory capacity to the physician and other health care team members.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing problems and making decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in a metabolism clinic within the Children's Medical Center with this population.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to engage with members of the department and multidisciplinary team to participate in or develop quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Screens patients according to level of need, assigns level of care and performs nutritional assessments of patients in assigned unit and/or clinic.
Recommends modified diets and/or provides nutrition support by recommending parenteral and enteral nutrition based on diagnoses and lab data. Recommendations include macronutrients, additives, fluid, and electrolytes. Calculates nutrient content and recommends appropriate feeding regimen based on patient status.
Interacts with other members of health care team, such as physician, registered nurse and pharmacist, to facilitate and deliver effective patient care.
Develops and updates nutrition protocols across areas of care.
Formulates nutrition care plan using laboratory and anthropometric data, medical diagnosis, clinical condition, and documents findings in medical record within designated time frame using the Nutrition Care Process.
Writes Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) orders in accordance with UMMMC Center-Wide Policy 2524 (Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD-LDN) Order Writing).