Registered Dietitian- Sign on Bonus

Registered Dietitian - $1000.00 Sign on Bonus

Casual, 12-24 hours per week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.

• Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate clinical personnel.

• Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences.

• Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning.

• Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities.

• Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations.

• Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits.

• Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.

• Maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License.

• Maintain registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility.

• Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience preferred.

• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.