Overview
Clinical Dietitian (Per Diem) role at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.
Join Our Team to apply your nutrition expertise to improve patient outcomes and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Job Details
* Job Type: Per Diem
* Time Type: Part time
* Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
* FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
* Per diem; Day Shift, weekend and holiday rotation
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
* Conduct nutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments for high-risk patients, ensuring tailored, evidence-based care.
* Develop, implement, and update personalized nutrition care plans, including parenteral and enteral nutrition recommendations.
* Collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize tube feeding and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) management.
* Serve as a mentor and preceptor for dietetic interns, contributing to their growth and the continuous improvement of our clinical training program.
* Deliver nutritional education and training to healthcare staff, enhancing knowledge across the care team.
* Contribute to the creation and refinement of patient education materials, clinical forms, policies, and standards of care.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with hospital policies, ensuring effective communication of nutritional data.
* Engage actively in quality improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, and interdisciplinary projects to enhance patient care and operational excellence.
* Pursue continuous professional growth by researching current scientific literature and participating in evidence-based practice improvements.
* Support community health through educational fairs and outreach programs, representing our commitment to wellness beyond the hospital walls.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills
* Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
* Master’s Degree required for new graduates effective January 2024.
Registration/Certification
* Registered Dietitian (RD) required; Massachusetts License (Dietitian/Nutritionist) within 90 days of hire.
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) 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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