Registered Dietitian, Per Diem
Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Centers, Boston, MA, United States
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
Develops and implements nutrition plan of care based on assessment of needs, physician orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary plans, and quality standards appropriate for age, psychosocial, and physical needs.
Documents all nutrition-related information: assessment, therapy recommendations, care plan, follow-up data, changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other relevant orders.
Provides counseling, education, and develops resources and materials for patient and family education on prescribed therapeutic diets.
Partners with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided; reviews patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietetics required.
Licenses and Credentials
State License as Dietitian and Nutritionist preferred.
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification preferred.
Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred.
Experience
Completed Internship required.
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.
Physical Requirements
Standing frequently (34-66%)
Walking frequently (34-66%)
Sitting occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting frequently (34-66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Carrying frequently (34-66%) 20-35 lbs
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 frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation 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%)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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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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
Develops and implements nutrition plan of care based on assessment of needs, physician orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary plans, and quality standards appropriate for age, psychosocial, and physical needs.
Documents all nutrition-related information: assessment, therapy recommendations, care plan, follow-up data, changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other relevant orders.
Provides counseling, education, and develops resources and materials for patient and family education on prescribed therapeutic diets.
Partners with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided; reviews patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietetics required.
Licenses and Credentials
State License as Dietitian and Nutritionist preferred.
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification preferred.
Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred.
Experience
Completed Internship required.
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.
Physical Requirements
Standing frequently (34-66%)
Walking frequently (34-66%)
Sitting occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting frequently (34-66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
Carrying frequently (34-66%) 20-35 lbs
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 frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation 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%)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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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