Registered Dietitian - Per Diem/Day Shift

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. 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 Under the direction of the CDPA Diabetes Program Coordinator and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for providing individual consultation, assessment, and Diabetes Self Management Education and/or Medical Nutrition Therapy for referred diabetes program participants. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or Dietetics required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required. Minimum 5 years’ experience as an outpatient dietitian, particularly in diabetes management. Certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. Additional Job Details (if applicable) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist in the planning and review of the program each year. Evaluate the content and effectiveness of the program based on established clinical benchmarks. Coordination of community outreach activities such as program web site, physician meetings, and community education programs along with assistance/direction from Program Coordinator. Serve as a nutrition resource for providers and staff. Accurately assess physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, home needs and risk factors. Develop personal action plans for patients based on initial assessment, lab data and practitioner input. Establish individual goal plan with patients and evaluate progress/impediments. Adjust intensity of services based on patient’s need related to goals and an appropriate utilization of resources. Provide individual nutrition consultation, assessment, and Medical Nutrition Therapy to referred diabetes program participants. Teach group classes according to established curriculum, covering basic diabetes education, stress management, risk factor reduction, diet, medication, blood glucose/urine testing, managing hypo//hyperglycemia, goal setting and other patient directed issues. Inform patient of necessary referrals to specialist, behavioral health, nutrition, podiatry, ophthalmology, and health education classes. Consult with primary care providers as needed and provide regular updates on their patients. Collaborate with other team members and Program Coordinator regarding patient care as necessary. Document outcomes in patient record. Complete documentation on all aspects of care. Update database registry. Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards. 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. Meet annual competency and retraining requirements. Be a member of the Advisory Board and attend meetings as required. Regular and reliable job attendance is an essential job function. Perform other functions/duties as requested. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $25.15 - $36.63/Hourly Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1910 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

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