Administrative Skills, Clinical Medicine, Conferences, Dietetics, Discharge Plans, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Patient Care
LOCATION
Bradford, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Haverhill/Bradford Registered Dietitian - Per Diem Weekdays 8am - 4pm. Also must also be available for rotating weekend coverage $40/hour
We are looking to add a Per Diem Dietitian to our culinary team! Available hours will increase from July-January due to a pending maternity leave.
Essential Duties: • Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation. • Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate clinical personnel. • Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences. • Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning. • Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities. • Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations. • Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits. • Responsible for overall supervision of Culinary Department clinical personnel; includes orientation, training and evaluating performance. • Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care
Pre-Requisites: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences. • Maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License. • Maintain registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. • At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility. • Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience preferred. • Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.