Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Whittier Health Network • Westborough, MA

2d • $40

About The Position

Registered Dietitian Per Diem - $40.00/hour
Per Diem, for coverage on one Saturday per month and occasional weekday

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Flanders Road
Westborough, MA 01581

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