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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

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  Demonstrates competence in assessing and interpreting nutritional needs of the patient and implementing nutritional care plans
  • Completes assessments and re-assessments per hospital policy and using pre-determined parameters
  • Assesses and identifies needs for all TPN patients
  • Assesses and identifies needs for all patients on tube feedings
  • Writes thorough nutrition notes in the medical record to document assessment and care plan.
• Demonstrates competence in communicating appropriate nutritional care data with medical team
  • Attends daily patient care rounds and communicates necessary nutritional concerns
  • Attends inter-disciplinary hospital meetings as needed, I.e. JCAHO meetings
  • Maintains pertinent communication with the medical team
• Demonstrates competence in instructing patients or significant other on their diet
  • Individualizes instructions to meet the needs of the patient
  • Provides appropriate written diet information
  • Instructs all cardiac rehab patients as requested
• Teamwork: Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.
  • Communicates with the health care team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
  • Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to increase practice knowledge and incorporates that knowledge into the nutrition plan of care.
  • Collaborates with other nutrition service members in sharing and assuming staff assignments and coverage. (i.e.: help cover inpatient load when outpatient census is down)
  • Participates in work groups or committees.
• Act as a resource to the medical staff and to the community to provide nutrition education as needed.
  • Provide education to physician’s nurses and other health care providers to optimize nutrition therapy outcomes.
  • Provide educational inservices to the community as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience Minimum Required
  • Completed internship
• Experience Preferred/Desired
  • One year of previous experience preferred
• Education Minimum Required
  • BS in nutrition
• Education Preferred/Desired
  • BS with a certification in a specialized area or MS in nutrition
• Special Skills Minimum Required
  • Food Service Systems
• Licensure and/or Certifications Required
  • Licensed Dietitian, Registered Dietician

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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