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Job Summary
Manages the comprehensive medical nutrition care of patients, including nutrition assessment, development and implementation of nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and other activities related to meeting 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 does not apply to RDNs credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.
Essential Functions
-Assesses patients' nutritional needs using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care, while considering the age, psychosocial, and physical needs of each patient.
-Develops and implements individualized nutrition plans of care based on comprehensive nutritional assessments and clinical needs.
-Documents all nutrition-related information, including nutrition assessments, nutrition therapy recommendations, care plans, follow-up data, changes in nutritional status, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, orders, and other pertinent information.
-Counsels and educates patients and families regarding prescribed therapeutic diets and develops educational resources and materials as needed.
-Collaborates with food service staff to ensure appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided.
-Reviews patient menu selections to monitor compliance with prescribed modified diets and nutritional needs.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Complies with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
Patient Care (Indirect/Direct): Yes
May work weekends and early or late hours as needed to accommodate patient care needs.
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Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Clinical Dietetics required.
- This position does not accept equivalent experience in lieu of the required degree.
Licenses and Credentials
- Massachusetts Dietitian and Nutritionist License required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
Experience
- 1ā2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate situations, identify problems, and develop appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to guide, teach, and motivate patients across all age groups.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse patients, colleagues, and health care professionals.
- Demonstrated nutrition education and counseling skills to support patients and clients in achieving desired health and nutrition goals.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage responsibilities with limited resources.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions that support optimal patient outcomes.
- Understanding of the impact of clinical and operational decisions on the cost of health care delivery and accountability for those costs.
- Demonstrated appreciation and understanding of the interdependence of all areas of Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) in providing optimal nutrition care.
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Pay Range
$58,240 - $84,656.00/AnnualĀ
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6
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