Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
Outpatient Dietitian Pediatrics
Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173
Overview
Pediatric Dietitian Needed for Spaulding Outpatient. 20 Hours, Multi-site. Experience with feeding teams and patients with neurodevelopmental diagnoses preferred. Manages comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients including nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and all activities involved in the nutritional needs of the patient population.
Responsibilities
Based on multiple criteria including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial and physical needs of patients, develop and implement nutrition plan of care for patients.
Document all nutrition related information including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations and care plan, follow up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information.
Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required.
Licenses and Credentials: Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] Required; Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred; Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred.
Experience: Completed Internship.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills; ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve; ability to work independently; ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.
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%) 20‑35lbs; 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%).
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%) 20‑35lbs; 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%).
EEO Statement The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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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Responsibilities
Based on multiple criteria including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial and physical needs of patients, develop and implement nutrition plan of care for patients.
Document all nutrition related information including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations and care plan, follow up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information.
Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required.
Licenses and Credentials: Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] Required; Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred; Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred.
Experience: Completed Internship.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills; ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve; ability to work independently; ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.
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%) 20‑35lbs; 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%).
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%) 20‑35lbs; 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%).
EEO Statement The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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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