Clinical Dietician

JOB SUMMARY:

The clinical dietician 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, and as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, screens/levels patients for nutritional risk, assesses nutritional status and develops/implements nutrition care plans for identified patients considering individual and age-specific requirements.

• Develops, documents, and implements appropriate age-specific nutrition care plans for patients that contain objective, measurable goals.

• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plans in accordance with clinical section's standards and revises care plan as needed to achieve therapeutic goals.

• Considers cultural and religious practices when planning patient meals and nutritional interventions.

• Provides age-specific nutrition/diet/food-drug counseling and education to patients and/or family/care givers.

• Educates and guides medical, nursing and nutrition staff on fundamental clinical nutrition principles.

• Recommend and monitor modes of nutrition support (i.e., enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition).

• Assists the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Senior Clinical Dietitian in performance improvement (PI) initiatives.

• Contributes to department goals by participating in staff in-services and department projects.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and 0-2 years of clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Completion of an ACEND approved internship or program.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in nutrition Internship or work experienced related to long-term care Internship or work experience related to service area hired to cover

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Registered Dietitian or must pass registration exam within 3 months of employment Commonwealth of Massachusetts License

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

Board Certification Nutrition Support (preferred) Board Certification (Renal, Diabetes).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Entry-level clinical nutrition skills Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to perform prescribed duties effectively

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