What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm , with one Saturday and Sunday ever 4th weekend.Job Description:
Clinical Dietitian - Full Time
Who We Are:
At Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth, our patients always come first. We are proud to be a trusted healthcare provider, offering personalized, high-quality care to the South Shore of Massachusetts.
As a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, BID-Plymouth provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 250,000 residents in Plymouth and Barnstable counties. Our Nutrition Services Team consists of registered and licensed dietitians who provide expert nutritional interventions to improve patient health outcomes.
Join Our Team of Expert Dietitians and Serve Your Community!
In your role as a Clinical Dietitian, you will:
- Perform nutrition screening and nutritional assessments on high-risk patients.
- Develop and implement care plans and provide follow-up assessments and update care plans, as needed.
- Provide inpatient nutritional care (e.g. nutrition consults, tube feedings, and Total Parenteral Nutrition [TPN]) and communicates nutrition care plans with appropriate interdisciplinary staff.
- Recommend action plans to the physicians for patients on tube feedings and TPN.
- Serve as preceptor for dietetic interns during their clinical rotations.
- Provides training to other health care professionals as needed.
- Actively participate in departmental and/or interdisciplinary meetings, task forces and projects such as quality improvement initiatives.
This summary highlights key job functions and does not encompass all responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications:
- Education:
Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required if graduated after January 2024 - If graduated prior to January 2024 you will be grandfathered in with a Bachelors per the Commission of Dietetic registration
- Certification & Licensure:
Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
Massachusetts Dietitian/Nutritionist License (must obtain within 90 days of hire). - Skills & Experience:
Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access).
Why Join Us?
At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards program offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to enhance your personal and professional life.
Ready to make an impact on patient nutrition and wellness?
Apply today and become part of our dedicated Clinical Nutrition Team!
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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