Role OverviewProvides complete nutrition care and education to inpatients and outpatient programs at Cape Cod Hospital. Collaborates with healthcare professionals and community agencies to deliver medical nutrition therapy.
What You Will Do
Perform nutritional assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, consult with colleagues, and document patient care in medical records.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Must have knowledge in medical nutrition therapy and experience in hospital or clinical settings.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate college program
- Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by ACEND or approved by the Board
- RD eligible upon date of hire
- Passage of the CDR exam within six months of hire
- Licensure within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within six months of hire
- Knowledge in all aspects of medical nutrition therapy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Minimum one year hospital or clinical experience preferred
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