Registered Dietician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients which includes providing nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and all activities involved in the nutritional needs of the patient population.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietetics required.
Completed Internship.
Good communication skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Nice To Haves

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred.
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred.
Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred.
Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements nutrition plan of care for patients based on multiple criterion including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial and physical needs of patients.
Documents all nutrition related information including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations and care plan, follow up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information.
Counsels, educates, and develops resources and materials for the education of patients and families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
Partners with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; reviews patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.