Bariatric Registered Dietitian - Center Weight Loss Surgery

Overview

Site:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Per Diem Position

This position requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of behavioral modalities to effect change. Ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service, and sound financial management of preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery patients at NWH Center for Weight Loss Surgery. Working conditions will involve being on site as well as the potential to work remotely and occasional evenings for support group facilitation.

Responsible to provide advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within clinical nutrition in addition to managing 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.

• Provides advanced clinical dietitian responsibilities which may include specialty or advanced patient population, participation in clinical care forums to serve as resource on nutrition related concerns, mentors new staff, and evaluation of new products
• Assist leadership team in program planning and proposals to improve processes or improve efficiency; plans, conducts, supervises, and evaluates the education experiences of dietetic interns and students
• 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 and 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required or
  Master's Degree Dietitian preferred
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials
  Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred
  Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred
  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred
• Experience
  Clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years 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.

• Schedule
  :
  Per Diem coverage for Tuesday-Friday, 8a-4:30pm. Availability to train consistently Tuesday-Friday for first 30-60 days until proficient in practice process.
• Remote Type
  :
  Onsite
• Work Location
  : 2000 Washington Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
  : 0
• Employee Type
  :
  Per Diem
• Work Shift
  :
  Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range
  : $31.83 - $46.30/Hourly
• Grade
  : 7

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.

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