WIC Nutritionist, Per Diem, Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC Program at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


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
Summary


Brookside is a licensed Health Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital, consistently ranked one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation and part of Mass General Brigham, the largest private employer in Massachusetts. Brookside provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive care with services in a range of areas including: Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, OB/GYN, Family Planning, Dental/Oral Surgery, Nutrition/WIC, and Behavioral Health.


Brookside is currently hiring for a per diem WIC Nutritionist to join our WIC-Nutrition department. This work is based both onsite and remote. We are looking for 8-20 hours/week, depending on service demand. Come join our diverse and collaborative team in this rewarding role!


Job responsibilities:
• Provides nutrition care to WIC participants, under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of:
o Anthropometric and hematological data collection
o Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
o Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education
o Documentation and data entry
o Referrals to other health and social services
o Follow up nutrition education
o Co-sign and consult support to nutrition paraprofessional staff
• Participates in department performance improvement/quality assurance activities.
• Participates in department meetings, health center meetings, and applicable WIC task force committees
• Completes all required Brigham and DPH trainings by assigned deadlines
• Completes monthly statistics reports, monthly time study, and other required reports
• May provide training for dietetic interns or volunteers
• Serves as a professional resource for health center staff and community agencies and provides them with nutrition information through individual consultation


Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes



Qualifications



Education



Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition required


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No



Licenses and Credentials



Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred


Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred


Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred


Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred



Experience



Completed Internship



Qualifications:



Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish preferred- functional Spanish is acceptable


Prior WIC experience strongly preferred


Ability to travel to several WIC sites in the Boston area


Familiarity with maternal and child nutrition


Strong individual and group counseling skills.


Excellent written and oral communication skills.


Strong tech literacy


Strong teamwork and customer service skills.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements



Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
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 (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) 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%)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


3297 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.



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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.