Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Job description

Registered Dietitian Per Diem - $40.00/hour Per Diem, for coverage on one Saturday per month and occasional weekday Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital: 150 Flanders Road Westborough, MA 01581 Prerequisites: - Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation. - Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate clinical personnel. - Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences. - Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning. - Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities. - Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations. - Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits. - Responsible for overall supervision of Culinary Department clinical personnel; includes orientation, training and evaluating performance. - Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences. - Mainta...