Registered Dietitian

Whittier Health Network • Westborough, MA

6d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual position requiring 12-20 hours per week. The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for all aspects of patient nutritional care, including formulating and overseeing nutritional care plans. This role ensures adherence to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice and involves collaboration with clinical personnel, medical staff, and nursing staff regarding patient nutritional status. Responsibilities include nutritional assessment, service delivery, discharge planning, and contributing to the Culinary & Nutritional Department's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. The position also involves providing nutritional counseling, conducting ongoing evaluations, and leading educational sessions on diets and eating habits. Additionally, the Registered Dietitian will supervise Culinary Department clinical personnel, including orientation, training, and performance evaluation, and must demonstrate knowledge and skills in geriatric and rehabilitation care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.
• Maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License.
• Maintain registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Nice To Haves

• Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.
• Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences.
• Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities.
• Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations.
• Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits.
• Responsible for overall supervision of Culinary Department clinical personnel; includes orientation, training and evaluating performance.
• Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care.

What This Job Offers

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