Clinical Dietitian (per diem)

South Shore Health System; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description Summary

South Shore Health is looking to grow their talented and dedicated Clinical Nutrition team and would love to have you join us! There are so many amazing reasons to work for South Shore Health, but here are just a few:

1. New competitive pay rates starting at $29.66/hour and generous shift differentials
2. Work Life Balance: Flexible shift options including part time and per diem
3. Career Growth: Exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Level III NICU and the third busiest Emergency Department in the state
4. Free Parking/Shuttle for all employees

Please let us know if you are interested in hearing more!

The Clinical Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services including medical nutrition therapy to patients. Is a strong member of the health care team integrated in all service areas of the hospital. Nutritional practice is research-based using current scientific literature. Goals of care are collaborative and incorporate Patient & Family Centered care. Strong skills needed for nutritional assessments with ADIME method.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Screens patients for nutritional risk using department standards for the established screening data in EMR; Consults; Daily multi-disciplinary rounds; Meals Rounds. Collaborates with Nutritional Guest Reps, nurses, medical providers, and SLP to identify patients needing an assessment or re-assessment.
2. Appropriately prioritize patients for the shift. Documents which patients need assessment notes and the reasons; Documents daily multi-disciplinary care rounds on ‘My Patients’ Worklist and files in drawer daily.
3. Assesses patients appropriately using the Nutrition Care Process. Uses information from EMR; daily meal rounds; patient and family; physicians, nurses, and other clinical providers. Assessments are accurate, appropriate, and use evidence-based practice. Notes are timely, effective, and use the ADIME outline. Calculations are based on N&FS department policies for standards of practice.
4. Documentation of assessment and recommendations uses the appropriate templates in EMR. Documentation is appropriate, timely, and accurate.
5. Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to coworkers and other clinical staff. Delivery is clear and in a timely fashion. Communication is productive and resolves conflicts which may affect relations and productivity.
6. Functions proactively to resolve patient problems and provide operational excellence so the department delivers quality services in an efficient and effective manner. Works cooperatively with other employees to enhance nutritional care to patients. Refers questions of policy to CNM or to N&FS managers.
7. Initiates research of scientific literature to update educational handouts; or updates policies and procedures, standards of practice, or guidelines.
8. Seeks knowledge, skills, and competency to maintain registration with CDR; MA license; and an approved Professional Portfolio in good standing. Attends lectures, seminars, and reviews professional journals in a timely manner.
9. Actively participates in department and hospital meetings, as requested by CNM. Communicates information from Committee meetings to CNM and coworkers. Attendance is evident on the attendance sheets, filed in the Communication Binder.
10. Shares in responsibility to provide community educational fairs and presentations, as assigned by CNM. Is proactive in developing agendas and handouts well in advance of the date. Uses PowerPoint when available or other professional tools.
11. Embraces technology and electronic tools for work processes, and to improve efficiency. Uses computer for literature searches. Uses Outlook and other technology to communicate within the organization.
12. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING for GDM Clinic. In addition to the above essential functions: Coordinate activities to support overall hospital goal of fiscal accountability by helping to grow the out-patient nutrition volume. Become a provider for medical insurance as needed. Office is neat, organized, clean, and attractive to patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Nutrition from a CDR/A.N.D. approved program.

Completed Dietetic Internship from a CDR accredited program.

Passed RD exam or eligible to take RD exam.

Massachusetts licensure or licensure eligible.

Minimum Work Experience - Preferred

Up to six (6) months to become fully proficient is preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations

LDN or LDN Eligible - Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian Eligible in Massachusetts
RD or RD Eligible - Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel preferred; typing ability.