Clinical Dietitian Per Diem
Company: GenZJobs
Location: Brockton
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The Clinical Dietitian provides clinical
nutrition services including medical nutrition therapy to patients.
Is a strong member of health care team integrated in all service
areas of the hospital. Nutritional practice is research based using
current scientific literature. Goals of care are collaborative and
incorporates Patient & Family Centered care. Strong skills needed
for nutritional assessments with ADIME method. If needed,
responsibilities may include nutrition consultations to patients in
SSVNA Home Care Division, with home visits. If needed may need to
cover in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab department. And if needed, may
include covering in the out-patient GDM clinic. Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Screens patients for nutritional risk
using: Department standards for the established screening data in
EMR; Consults; Daily multi-disciplinary rounds; Meals Rounds.
Collaborates with Nutr. Guest Reps, nurses and medical providers
and SLP to identify patients needing an assessment or
re-assessment. 2. Appropriately prioritize patients for the shift.
Documents which patients need assessment notes and the reasons;
Documents daily multi-disciplinary care rounds on ‘My Patients’
Worklist and files in drawer daily. 3 - Assesses patients
appropriately using the Nutrition Care Process. Uses information
from: EMR; daily meal rounds; patient and family; physicians,
nurses and other clinical providers. Assessments are accurate,
appropriate and use evidence based practice. Notes are timely,
effective and use the ADIME outline. Calculations are based on
N&FS department policies for standards of practice. RD works
efficiently to be productive and complete appropriate number of
notes/day. 4 - Documentation of assessment and recommendations uses
the appropriate templates in EMR. Documentation is appropriate,
timely and accurate. 5 - Effectively communicates departmental,
organization and industry information to coworkers and other
clinical staff. Delivery is clear and in a timely fashion.
Communication is productive and resolves conflicts which may affect
relations and productivity. a - Provides in-service education to RD
staff, or other facility employees/students, as requested by CNM. b
- Requests made to CNM are written and given in a timely manner. 6
– Functions proactively to resolve patient problems, and provide
operational excellence so the department delivers quality services
in an efficient and effective manner. Works cooperatively with
other employees to enhance nutritional care to patients. Refers
questions of policy to CNM or to N&FS managers. 7 - Initiates
research of scientific literature to update educational handouts;
or updates policies and procedures, standards of practice or
guidelines. 8 - Seeks knowledge, skills and competency, to maintain
registration with CDR; MA license; and an approved Professional
Portfolio in good standing. Attends lectures, seminars and reviews
professional journals in a timely manner. 9 - Actively participates
in department and hospital meetings, as requested by CNM.
Communicates information from Committee meetings to CNM and
coworkers. Attendance is evident on the attendance sheets, filed in
the Communication Binder. 10 - Shares in responsibility to provide
community educational Fairs and presentations, as assigned by CNM.
Is proactive in developing agendas and handouts well in advance of
the date. Uses powerpoint when available, or other professional
tools. 11 - Embraces technology and electronic tools for work
processes, and to improve efficiency. Uses computer for literature
searches. Uses Outlook and other technology to communicate within
the organization 12 - OUT PATIENT COUNSELING for GDM Clinic. In
addition to the above essential functions: Coordinate activities to
support overall hospital goal of fiscal accountability by helping
to grow the out-patient nutrition volume. Become a provider for
medical insures as needed. Office is neat, organized, clean and
attractive to patients. a - Work efficiently and use time
management to accomplish administrative duties, document notes and
send letters to MDs in a timely manner. b- Order educational forms
from Printshop in advance of need. c – Complete and Process patient
Billing and reconciliation each day. d - Maximize patient
appointment within scheduled hours. Establish good rapport with
scheduling and pre-registration; UC receptionists. e - Responsible
for out-patient Performance Improvement plan, as directed by CNM:
Assist to set the goals; collect data; summarize data; decide
action plan and present to CNM on a quarterly basis. Technology and
Learning a - Participates in continued learning and possess a
willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and
procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout
the organization. b - Embraces technological advances that allow us
to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on
role. UNIT / DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS 1 - Other duties as
required by manager or director. 2 - Performs work of variety of
skill levels and responsibility as directed. May also perform work
of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and
may be requested to work of lesser responsibility when the work
load of the department so requires. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum
Education Bachelor or Master's Degree in Nutrition from a
CDR/A.N.D. approved program. Completed Dietetic Internship from a
CDR accredited program. Passed RD exam or eligible to take RD exam.
Massachusetts licensure or licensure eligible. Minimum Work
Experience - Preferred Up to six (6) months to become fully
proficient is preferred. Required Licenses / Registrations LDN or
LDN Eligible - Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian Eligible in
Massachusetts RD or RD Eligible - Registered Dietitian or
Registered Dietitian Eligible Required additional Knowledge, and
Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel preferred;
typing ability
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