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With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.

 

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian delivers Medical Nutrition Therapy in the in-patient and out-patient settings.

This position reports to the Lead Clinical Dietitian and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition or related area required.

Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association required.

Credentialing by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required within 6 months of hire.

Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within 6 months of hire required.

One (1) to three (3) years experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care hospital preferred.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the American Dietetic Association’s Nutrition Care Process and delivers Medical Nutrition Therapy according to defined department policy, procedure, and protocols.

 Nutrition Assessment

 Obtain/collect timely and appropriate data.

 Analyze/interpret with evidence-based standards.

 Documentation

 Clear, concise and per department standards.

 Nutrition Diagnosis

 Identify and label problem.

 Determine cause/contributing risk factors.

 Cluster signs and symptoms/defining characteristics.

 Document per department standards.

 Nutrition Intervention

 Plan nutrition intervention.

 Formulate goals and determine a plan of action.

 Implement nutrition intervention.

 Care is delivered and actions are carried out.

 Document per department standards

 Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

 Monitor progress.

 Measure outcome indicators using department tools and reports.

 Provides nutrition guidance to all areas of the organization.

 Participates in committee activities as assigned.

 Acts as a mentor for students, and dietetic interns.

 Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise and professional credentials.

 Participate in Quality Improvement projects as assigned.

 Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

 Perform other functions/duties as requested.

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

30 Locus Street- LAND

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$24.66 - $35.91/Hourly

 

Grade

6

 

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EEO Statement:

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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