Registered Dietician

Title: Per Diem Registered Dietician

Location: Boston, MA,  United States

Job Description:

Part time

job requisition id

RQ4065691

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced dietician with head and neck cancer experience for a per diem position in our newly formed Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic. The successful applicant will have experience with the oncology population in general and head and neck cancer in particular. Additional job requirements include excellent and efficient patient communication skills and applicable enteral and non-enteral needs for this patient population. The position will require on site interaction with patients in a multidisciplinary setting only on Tuesdays.

Per Diem Registered Dietician

We are seeking an experienced dietician with head and neck cancer experience for a per diem position in our newly formed Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic. The successful applicant will have experience with the oncology population in general, and ideally head and neck cancer in particular. Additional job requirements include excellent and efficient patient communication skills and applicable enteral and non-enteral competency  for this patient population.  The position will require on site interaction with patients within a multidisciplinary setting only on Tuesdays.

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.

Essential Functions
Based on multiple criterion 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 is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.


Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] Required

Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred

Registered Dietitian [RD] Required

Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

Completed Internship

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills.

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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