Clinical Dietitian

Join our team as a Clinical Dietitian at MGH Revere Health Center!

Schedule: Monday-Friday

MGH Nutrition Services is interviewing for a full-time, (40 hours/wk) outpatient Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of MA. This position will provide nutrition care to the patients of MGH Revere Health Center and its surrounding communities. A competitive candidate for this position would have interest in or experience with providing community focused Medical Nutrition Therapy to a culturally diverse adult and pediatric patient population. Experience with providing care in both 1:1 and group settings preferred; Master's Degree, advanced certification, and additional interest in culinary nutrition are a plus.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

As a Clinical Dietitian, you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive medical nutrition therapy based on evidence-based practices. Your responsibilities will include screening, assessing, and implementing nutrition care plans for patients, ensuring adherence to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and significant others, ensuring patient-focused care and involvement in decision-making.

• Obtain comprehensive patient data, including personal and medical histories, nutrition history, and nutrient requirements.

• Analyze nutrition and health assessment data, identify nutrition-related problems, and formulate nutrition care plans.

• Educate patients and their families about diet modifications and individualized nutrition plans.

• Collaborate with food service personnel to promote the delivery of care.

• Document all assessments and interventions accurately in the medical record.

• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and educate other healthcare professionals about the positive impact of appropriate nutritional care.

• Precept and instruct dietetic interns during their rotations.

• Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to advance the delivery of nutrition care.

• Meet budgeted visit volume and revenue projections through marketing and community outreach.

• Demonstrate ability to change patients' nutrition behavior for positive health outcomes.

• Order tube feedings as needed.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong nutrition education and counseling skills across the life cycle.

• Ability to prioritize work with limited resources and make effective decisions.

• Understanding of the interdependence of all areas of nutrition and food services.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (required)

• Licensed Dietitian

• Commonwealth of MA (required)

EDUCATION:

• BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related subject (required) / MS preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical experience desirable but not required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Instructs and supervises dietetic interns.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Works to utilize resources efficiently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outpatient office setting

• Weekday Hours Only