Weekend Per Diem - Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Inpatient Clinical Dietitian assesses the nutritional status and plans nutrition interventions for patients. They develop and promote collaborative practice and collegial relationships with physicians and other disciplines as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Adheres to Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Follow-up –Inpatient Policy
• Using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), completes a comprehensive assessment based on food and nutrition-related history, biochemical data, medical tests and procedures, anthropometric measurements, nutrition focused physical exam, and patient history.
• Calculates metabolic needs for energy, protein, fluid, electrolytes, and other nutrients
• Selects appropriate nutrition diagnosis (es)
• Initiates nutrition intervention that is directed at the root cause of the nutrition problem and aimed at alleviating the signs and symptoms of the diagnosis.
• Maintains productivity log
• Precepts dietetic interns
• Participates in marketing and community outreach initiatives
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives

Position Details

Option for per diem Peabody coverage as well. Position is for 1-2 weekend shifts per month.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates with care team in development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions
• Provides nutrition education considering cultural, religious and ethnic beliefs
• Individualizes patient education based on age and health literacy
• Counsels patients on potential food/drug interactions
• Collaborates with food service colleagues in the provision of meals and supplements
• Coordinates care with case managers and home care companies for discharge planning
• Documents assessment and plan of care using Standardized Terminology and consult format in electronic medical record
• Maintains productivity log
• Precepts dietetic interns
• Participates in marketing and community outreach initiatives
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department

Organizational Requirements

• Maintain strict adherence to the Lahey Health Confidentiality policy.
• Incorporate Lahey Health Standards of Behavior and Guiding Principles into daily activities.
• Comply with all Lahey Health Policies.
• Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Health.
• Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: BS in Food and Nutrition or related field
• Prior nutrition related experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Pay Range

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.