Registered Dietitian

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for patient care activities related to nutrition. This includes assessing patients’ nutrition requirements; developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans; and evaluating and monitoring care using Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics evidence-based guidelines. The dietitian works with other disciplines to provide optimal nutrition care and provides accurate assessments and recommendations for patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition in accordance with ASPEN guidelines. The role includes providing comprehensive nutrition education to patients, families, staff, and the community. The dietitian works with Diet & Nutrition Services staff to provide high-quality, safe, nutritious meals that encourage healing and better health outcomes. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires the ability to meet annual threshold requirements, complete mandatory annual Joint Commission education, in-service and health requirements, and attend new employee orientation. Required professional licenses and certifications must be maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree.
Completion of an education program that meets standards and is accredited by ACEND through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Florida state licensure.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 10 pounds and the specified gripping, pinching, carrying, pushing, pulling, mobility, and movement tasks.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of acute-care hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutrition requirements.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
Evaluate and monitor nutrition care using Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics evidence-based guidelines.
Coordinate with other disciplines to provide optimal nutrition care.
Provide accurate assessments and recommendations for patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition in accordance with ASPEN guidelines.
Educate patients, families, staff, and the community on nutrition-related topics.
Work with Diet & Nutrition Services staff to provide high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals to patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, and new employee orientation.
Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.