**Job Type:** Regular **Time Type:** Full time **Work Shift:** Day (United States of America) **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.** 6:00-3:00- Inpatient Dietitian Specialist **Job Description:** **Position Summary:** Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Dietitian Specialist in Nutrition Support assesses the nutritional status and plans nutritional intervention and care for patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and all hospitalized patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. Provides care to critically ill patients. Instructs dietitians, students, resident fellows and nursing staff on principles of nutrition support; acts as a liaison with home care companies. Develops and promotes collaborative practice and collegial relationships with physicians and other disciplines as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team .Essential Duties; Responsibilities including but not limited to:1) Screens patient medical record and assesses patients within 24 hours of identification. 2) Utilizes the medical record to obtain pertinent objective data. Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to: 1. Adheres to the Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and follow-up – Inpatient Policy. 2. Uses the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), completes a comprehensive assessment patients admitted to the hospital or in the outpatient clinic, based on food and nutrition-related history; biochemical data, medical tests and procedures; anthropometric measurements, and nutrition-focused physical findings and patient history. 3. Orders (if privileged) or recommends laboratory tests needed to complete assessment. 4. Calculates metabolic needs for energy, protein, fluid, electrolytes, and other nutrients. 5. Selects appropriate nutrition diagnosis (es) 6. Initiates nutrition intervention that is directed at the root cause of the nutrition problem and aimed at alleviating the signs and symptoms of the diagnosis. 7. Monitors and evaluates response to intervention, ordering (if privileged) or requesting lab tests needed, to determine if goals are achieved or progress made toward goals. 8. Documents assessment and plan of care using Standardized Nutrition Terminology and consult format in the electronic medical record. 9. Communicates with care team in development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions. 10. Provides nutrition education considering cultural, religious, and ethnic beliefs. Individualizes patient education based on age and health literacy. Documents response to teaching by patient and/or family. 11. Counsels patients on potential food/drug interactions. 12. Collaborates with food service colleagues in the provision of meals and supplements. 13. Coordinates care with case managers and home care companies for discharge planning. 14. Maintains productivity log. 15. Precepts dietetic interns. 16. Participate in marketing and community outreach initiatives. 17. Participates in quality and safety initiatives. 18. Educates dietitians, students, residents, fellows, and nursing staff on principles of nutrition in specialty area. Organizational Requirements: Maintain strict adherence to the Lahey Health Confidentiality policy. Incorporate Lahey Health Standards of Behavior and Guiding Principles into daily activities. Comply with all Lahey Health Policies. Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Health. Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications: Education: BS in Food and Nutrition or related field Licensure, Certification & Registration: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Licensed by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists within 6 months of hire date Specialty certification as applicable to position Experience: Clinical experience in an acute care or outpatient setting providing care to adult and geriatric patients preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong written and oral skills Effective time management skills Good computer skills, including the Google Platform Effective networking relationships Leadership and mentoring skill **As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.** **More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.** **Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled**