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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Responsible for the comprehensive delivery of medical nutrition therapy using evidence based practice.
Screens, assesses, implements nutrition care plans; documents, performs discharge planning and completes referrals for general patients; coordinates patient care with Food Service Staff if necessary; adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicates with and obtains information from the patient, family members, and significant others and uses this information to ensure patient-focused care and patient involvement in decision-making.
Obtains comprehensive data on individual patient's personal, medical/health histories including anthropometric, lab results, medications, demographics and activity/exercise.
Obtains nutrition history.
Determines nutrient and energy requirements.
Identifies and reviews possible food/medication/herb interactions.
Works closely with food service personnel to promote delivery of care.
Analyzes and interprets nutrition and health assessment data, identifies nutrition-related problems and sets priorities for nutrition intervention. Formulate nutrition care plans. Establishes follow-up plans and continues Providing nutrition care to obtain appropriate clinical outcomes.
Documents nutrition and health assessment/follow up in medical record according to Department standards.
Integrates nutrition recommendations with other aspects of patient care by participating in interdisciplinary discussions focused on patients.
Educates other health care professionals about the positive impact of appropriate nutritional care.
Meets productivity standards.
Demonstrates COMPETENCIES required by specific area of work.
Promotes nutrition care services to other health care providers and practices through individual communication.
Participates in Department and hospital activities.
Precepts and instructs dietetic interns during their rotations and Participates in their performance evaluation.
Actively engages in process improvement to advance the delivery of nutrition care with limited resources.
Develops professional portfolio consistent with area of practice and seeks continuing education activities to maintain competence.
Working conditions: Inpatient care unit, instructs and supervises dietetic interns. - May work weekends, early / late hours as needed to accommodate patient care needs.



Qualifications


Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration - required


Licensed Dietitian - Commonwealth of MA - required


BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related subject / MS preferred.


Ability to precept dietetic interns.



Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:



Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate to a diverse group of patient, colleagues, and other health care professionals.


Demonstrates nutrition education and counseling skills to patients / clients to achieve desired goals.


Demonstrates ability to prioritize work with limited resources.


Demonstrates ability to effectively make decisions which achieve optimal outcomes for patients.


Explain the impact of their decisions on the cost of delivery of health care and be accountable for those costs.


Demonstrates an appreciation and understanding of the interdependence of all areas of NFS in successfully providing optimum nutrition care.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


273 Charles Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.