Clinical Nutrition Department:
Join a large, supportive community of dietitians dedicated to elevating clinical nutrition care through evidenced based medical nutrition therapy and a hands-on clinical approach
Opportunities in both adult and pediatric service lines
Our respected registered dietitians have been granted broad order writing privileges
SCHEDULE:
LOCATION:
Baystate Medical Center- Springfield, MA
To also support community hospitals: Baystate Franklin Medical Center (Greenfield, MA), Wing Hospital (Palmer, MA), and Noble Hospital (Westfield, MA)
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Expert knowledge
- Demonstrates expert knowledge and skill in clinical specialty
- Continually seeks and engages in continuing education opportunities appropriate to the patient population
- Assists in evaluating and implementing up to date evidence-based and evidence-informed practice guidelines
- Demonstrates innovative/creative approaches to problem-solving
- Provides patient/family-centered care
Maintains staff competency
- Performs ongoing competency evaluation
- Conducts chart audits and provides feedback
- Reviews staff clinical ladder submissions annually
- Verifies CDR registration and MA license status
Creates and implements staff development plans
- Conducts annual evaluations
- Provides ongoing performance feedback
- Inspires, transforms and achieves outcomes in staff learning through formal/informal teaching (including bedside teaching)
- Educates, mentors, and acts as a consultant in the delivery of care that translates into excellence in knowledge, skill, and leadership at the bedside
- Mentors staff in career/professional development, role transition, and succession planning
Manages new hire onboarding process
- Arranges for workspace and office supplies
- Orients staff to all pertinent software, including EMR
- Mentors staff in the synthesis of information and critical thinking
- Mentors staff in all areas of clinical practice, including PN and EN management
Leadership
- Demonstrates project management skills
- Advances the role of Clinical Nutrition in patient care
- Role models professionalism and organizational values
- Networks within and outside of BH to enhance clinical practice
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree - Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; completion of accredited DPD program
Master's Degree preferred and required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter
- 5 years of acute care clinical experience required.
- Leadership capabilities and skills essential
- Adult learner knowledge and expertise
- Supervisory or project management experience
Education:
Masters Degree (Required)
Certifications:
Certified Dietary Manager - Association of Nutrition and Foodservice ProfessionalsAssociation of Nutrition and Foodservice ProfessionalsAssociation of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, Licensed Dietician - OtherOtherOther, Registered Dietician - Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$98,051.00 - $112,715.00 - $133,348.00
