Registered Dietitian- Outpatient Oncology
Company: Boston Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. Its a
network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of
thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and
busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England.
Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing
consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is
the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is
also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston
University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of
Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that
includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us
achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston
the healthiest urban population in the world.Position: Registered
DietitianDepartment: Outpatient OncologySchedule: 40 hours/week
SalariedPOSITION SUMMARY:Under supervision of the Outpatient
Nutrition Manager, the Outpatient Dietitian assesses, develops, and
coordinates medical nutrition therapy and education activities for
patients with complex nutritional needs within the Oncology
department. The dietitian plans and provides nutritional care to
patients per outpatient nutrition department policies and
procedures by evaluating patient status and adapting dietary
interventions to individual patient needs taking into account
nutritional status, environmental or social barriers, and cultural
diversity, utilizing appropriate and proven counseling modalities.
The dietitian evaluates and assesses patient compliance, and
physiological response to diet therapy though direct interview, lab
values, monitoring tolerance of foods or tube feedings and actively
coordinates with other providers in the development and
implementation of patient care plans. The Oncology outpatient
dietitian plays a key role in the creation and management of
complex dietary regimens and protocols within the department and
plays an active role in developing nutrition based programming, and
in the mentorship and education of peers, staff, and students while
demonstrating consistent high level of competency.ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Behavioral Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and organize workload within
daily time constraints
- Strong interpersonal skills, must work effectively,
professionally, and confidently with a diverse group of patients
and healthcare providers
- Performs as reliable and productive staff member within the
standards set by the Nutrition Department; works well as an
interdisciplinary team member, projecting a positive supportive
attitude to patients, physicians and staff
- Adheres to departmental and clinical policies and procedures.
Consults with appropriate personnel concerning managerial or
patient issues
- Demonstrates flexibility in workflows, performing duties of
other staff members when requested within scope of practice, and
accommodating patient needs
- Maintains neat, organized and professional work spaces,
personal appearance
- Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for
decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals,
and follow established hospital safety procedures.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of food and nutrition, with ability to perform
nutrition assessment, formulate nutrition plans, and provide
nutrition counseling and education to adult patients on a referral
basis and follow-up counseling to patients requiring long term
nutritional intervention. Assesses nutritional status based on
laboratory values, medical and nutritional history and
medical/surgical condition; develops nutritional care plans based
on this information in accordance with accepted (AND) standards of
practice and written department protocols.
- Provides nutrition education and engages patients in behavior
modification skills in individual and group settings as
needed.
- Maintains records and provides periodic reports to referring
and other care providers as needed
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide MNT
appropriate for multitude of conditions, demonstrating familiarity
and be willing to actively work towards developing competency over
variety of dietary interventions
- Attend all clinical meetings, rounds, or committees to present
nutrition care plans as needed
- Develops and plans individual diet including necessary medical
food supplements and/or tube feedings; monitors tube feedings for
tolerance and assists MD in determining increases in rate, changes
in tube feeding products and strength as appropriate.
- Assist in patient and clinician outreach through lectures,
community events, and other marketing opportunities as needed.
Assists in patient orientations and support groups as
requested.
Leadership:
- Provided in-service education in nutrition to hospital
personnel such as MD's, residents, students, nurses, dietary
personnel.
- Acts as a preceptor in the education/training of dietetic
interns and medical students from universities and hospitals;
assigns work to students as appropriate, supervises the student's
practical experience such as individual counseling and group
teaching by students; develops Learning Activities.
- Assists with interviewing new perspective dietitians and
participating in the training/onboarding processes for new
employees as needed
Program Development/Research:
- Compiles and develops educational materials for use in
individual and group classes.
- Participates with Operations management and Nutrition Manager
in proposing and developing policies and procedures, CQI monitors,
guidelines and standards of care, records and calculates results on
clinical projects. Takes proactive role in monitoring patient
retention, and coordinates work to achieve maximum
productivity.
- Participate in department clinical research as it relates to
nutrition care by providing necessary nutrition education and
monitoring
- Actively develops strategies resulting in growth of the clinic.
Works closely with Nutrition Manager and Operations Managers to
develop and implement nutrition programs
OTHER DUTIES:Performs related duties as needed.(The above
statements in this job description are intended to depict the
general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in
this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list
of accountable duties and responsibilities required).JOB
REQUIREMENTEDUCATION:
- BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related subject
requiredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Must be registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or
RD eligible and licensed prior to start date.
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in Massachusetts or able to
obtain within 30 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have completed internship as prescribed by the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Experience as a clinical dietitian in an outpatient setting
preferred.
- Experience with nutrition support, enteral nutrition,
malnutrition, and oncology nutrition preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Keywords: Boston Medical Center, Revere , Registered Dietitian- Outpatient Oncology, Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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