Registered Dietitian
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Dietitian provides individualized medical nutrition care to support patients' health and nutritional needs. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, developing and implementing nutrition care plans, recommending dietary modifications, providing nutrition education, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.
Job description
Job Summary
The Dietitian provides individualized medical nutrition care to support patients' health and nutritional needs. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, developing and implementing nutrition care plans, recommending dietary modifications, providing nutrition education, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
- Assess patients' nutritional needs using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and established standards of nutrition care. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that address each patient's age, physical needs, and psychosocial considerations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nutrition assessments, recommendations, care plans, follow-up evaluations, dietary consultations, discharge planning, clinical activities, and other relevant patient care information.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding prescribed therapeutic diets. Develop and share educational resources to support understanding and adherence to nutrition recommendations.
- Collaborate with food service staff to coordinate appropriate meals, nutritional supplements, and nutrition support. Review patient menu selections to help ensure alignment with prescribed dietary modifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field required
- Equivalent work experience cannot be substituted for the required degree
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
- State License in Dietetics and Nutrition required
- Completion of a dietetic internship required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess situations, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions
- Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively
- Ability to educate, guide, and motivate patients across all age groups
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.