Dietitian Nutritionist Senior, Research
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 69596 - 101202
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
SummaryResponsible for specialized nutrition intervention throughout the research process for studies conducted in the Translational & Clinical Research Centers (TCRC). Supports and participates in the interdisciplinary process of research protocol review implementation and outcome evaluation. Provides quality specialized nutrition care/services based on the approved research protocol patient needs and professional/unit standards. Trains nutrition students and may oversee nutrition research support staff. Participates in quality improvement activities. May contribute to scholarly research manuscripts and grant preparation unit and off unit committees. The position reports to the Director Metabolism & Nutrition Research Translational & Clinical Research Centers (TCRC).
Essential Functions
Reviews implements evaluates and revises the nutrition component of research protocols in collaboration with investigators and research team consistent with the goals of the research protocol general nutrition principles needs of the individual participants and governing policies and procedures. The nutrition component may require literature review contribution to study design and development of education materials data collection tools and research meals.
Conducts specialized nutrition research assessments including but not limited to indirect calorimetry body composition using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry bone mineral density anthropometric measurements modified exercise testing intensive nutrition counseling; designs specific weighed nutrient meal plan(s). Completes data collection and interpretation of nutrition related data consistent with standards for nutrition research and may participate in the publication and presentation of research findings.
Documents research nutrition data including participant understanding and compliance to the nutrition component of the research protocol.
Maintains strong and effective working relationship with co-workers including nutrition unit study staff. May serve on interdisciplinary multi-site committees.
May train and oversee support employees in standard procedures for nutrition research; supervises students per established objectives; and participates in orientation/continuing education of the research team.
Applies principles of growth and development over the life span; possesses the ability to assess participant data and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each participants requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.
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
Bachelors Degree Clinical Dietitian required or
Masters Degree Dietitian preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Dietitian and Nutritionist State License required
Registered Dietitian RD required
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RDN required
Experience
Clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations research experience preferred.
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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$69596.80 - $101202.40/AnnualGrade
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Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
