Senior Dietitian - 36 Hours

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required or

Master's Degree Dietitian preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred

Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred

Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

Clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years required

Experience in oncology demonstrating proficiency in the nutritional management of cancer patients preferred

Advanced knowledge of nutritional management of forced fed patients (both enterally and parenterally) preferred

CSO preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills.

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

1.Must possess high level of analytical abilities to determine medical, environmental, and psycho-social components which affect the nutritional status of individuals, families, or groups; must be able to make accurate nutritional assessments according to state-of-the-art research, and to develop and monitor appropriate care plans; work requires thorough working knowledge of food composition and food/nutrient and drug/nutrient interactions, and ability to discriminate new product claims and their safety and physiologic effect.

2.Must possess high level of interpersonal skills in order to provide effective nutrition counseling and education that facilitates behavior and attitude change in individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, and to influence positive regard of ambulatory health care providers; must have the ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.

3.Must possess the supervisory skills to direct, foster, evaluate, and utilize the strengths of dietetic interns toward greatest professional growth and optimum patient care.

4.Must possess sound decision-making, short and long-range planning skills, and creative brainstorming skills to contribute to the successful management of the unit.

6.Must be able to analyze and evaluate nutrition research and disseminate accurate information to professionals and lay population. Must be able to analyze and evaluate outcome data regarding benefits of medical nutrition therapy and/or patient/provider satisfaction.

7.Work requires flexibility and independent judgment in daily functioning within the multidisciplinary settings of DFCI

8.Must possess ability and initiative in the entrepreneurial arena; to network with providers, and expand referrals

9.In-depth knowledge of metabolism and nutrition in relation to oncology and multiple treatment therapies (chemo therapy regimens, radiation treatments, etc)

10.Advanced knowledge of food chemistry and macro, micro-nutrient composition for successful alteration of diet in the oncology population.

11.Basic management and personnel skills for interaction with a diverse group of people in the work setting (including physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals, managers, and support personnel).

12.High level of interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling to patients and their families on nutrition related problems.

13. Leadership abilities to conduct programs within the hospital and with the community

14.Ability to work in a changing environment

15.Continued acquisition of knowledge to remain abreast of scientific advances in oncology and the ability to incorporate new knowledge into a nutritional care plan