Registered Dietitian-Worcester, MA

Responsibilities

• Performs age appropriate nutrition assessments, evaluation and education for patient base
• Demonstrates proficiency in age/condition specific appropriate nutrition history taking including presenting condition, past medical/nutritional history
• Requests lab studies when indicated
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal lab findings in order to develop nutrition education plan
• Establishes age appropriate plan of nutrition care related to patient’s identified problem, including medication, nutrition history, education level and socioeconomic status, etc.
• Consults with other health care team members regarding nutrition care plan as necessary
• Implements plan in safe and effective manner
• Documents visit in concise, clear, logical manner
• Evaluates need and/or time for follow-up
• Recommends appropriate referrals when necessary
• Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented nutrition education/treatment
• Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, healthcare professionals
• Interprets current nutrition research for patients and healthcare staff
• Accepts responsibility for minimizing risk management
• Edits drug-nutrient interaction to patients and staff
• Alerts appropriate medical staff of need for immediate intervention of high-risk patients
• Initiates and coordinates team meeting for high-risk patients
• Enhances professional growth and self-development through participation in professional activities, educational programs, current literature review, in-service program, and workshops
• Participates in defining nutrition standards, practices and educational needs of staff who care for the patient population
• Participates in nutrition research
• Serves on appropriate healthcare system committees
• Provides cross-coverage for other SE sites as needed to cover absences, etc.
• Develops and conducts continuing education programs for healthcare providers

Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree in nutrition specialty from an accredited college/university preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Active R.D. status with the American Dietetic Association
• Experience: 1-3 years nutrition experience in a health care facility or company/ Proven experience developing and conducting group nutrition programs