Clinical Dietitian

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

Summary:

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.

Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain the same. This change in degree requirement does not apply to RDNs credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.

• Based on multiple criteria 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, the Dietitian develops and implements nutrition plan of care for patients.
• Documentation of 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.
• Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
• Required for All Jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes.

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree Clinical Dietitian required.

• Dietitian and Nutritionist Massachusetts required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

Experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 1‑2 years preferred;
Pediatric experience preferred.

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate to a diverse group of patient, colleagues, and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates nutrition education and counseling skills to patients / clients to achieve desired goals.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work with limited resources.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively make decisions which achieve optimal outcomes for patients.
• Explain the impact of their decisions on the cost of delivery of health care and be accountable for those costs.
• Demonstrates an appreciation and understanding of the interdependence of all areas of NFS in successfully providing optimum nutrition care.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.