Dietitian Nutritionist – Weight Management
Boston, NH - USA
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.
This position is responsible for nutritional management of patients at Brigham and Womens Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW). This position also requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of behavioral modalities to effect change. At least one year of experience in counseling and behavior modification techniques is preferred.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- Provides patient support and education aimed at improving and enhancing health and weight outcomes in both individual and group settings.
- Communicates with multidisciplinary staff regarding any nutrition- or health-related issues influencing the overall progress of the patient; participates in patient care meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Participates in program events including but not limited to group sessions group classes information sessions preoperative weight loss groups bariatric forums and support groups.
- Prepares patient education materials to distribute to patients.
- Documents monitors and communicates nutrition care plans through written and verbal systems. Documents in medical record based on established standards of practice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition
- Knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micronutrient composition of foods
Job Summary
SummaryManages 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 physicians 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
Bachelors Degree Clinical Dietitian required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Dietitian and Nutritionist State License preferred
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification CPR preferred
Registered Dietitian RD preferred
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)
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$58136.00 - $84656.00/AnnualGrade
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