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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, 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 a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

Works 1-2 evenings and1- 2 Saturdays per month

 

Job Summary

Summary
Measures growth of WIC family and provides emotion-based nutrition counseling to high-risk participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist. Facilitates conversation to guide the participant towards behavior change. Explains the WIC Program and nutrition eligibility at certification and recertification visits. Assigns appropriate food prescriptions and explain foods benefits. Thoroughly documents nutrition care plans in WIC EOS computer system and follows USDA and DPH documentation requirements. Screens for immunizations and anemia/lead levels to ensure participant is up to date. Provides referrals to other local agencies for additional assistance beyond our scope of practice. Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding in-services out in the community.

Essential Functions
Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of:
• Anthropometric and hematological data collection
• Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
• Counseling and education
• Documentation and data entry
• Referrals to other health and social services
• Follow up nutrition education
Participates in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of:
• Educational materials and group nutrition education sessions.
• Participant counseling and education strategies.
• Nutrition presentations and outreach activities
• Nutrition Policies
• Annual Farmers Market Distribution Events
Ongoing Training:
• Keeps current on all aspects of breastfeeding education.
• When available, completes professional training as a Certified Lactation Counseling
• Passes CLC exam and keeps up to date with CEUS to maintain credential.
• Maintain 10 CEU’s per year as required by DPH
Assists Senior Nutritionist in:
• Training paraprofessional WIC Staff.
• Conducting Quality Assurance activities.
Other:
Will provide ongoing communication with health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs.
Will provide ongoing nutrition care for low-risk applicants and participants as needed.
Will Precept MGH Dietetic Interns.
Will work on reports to work to improve our rates. i.e Immunization, Blood work Missing Reports
Will facilitate the nutrition, breastfeeding education groups in the community
Will perform other duties as needed.
Will issue benefits and schedule appointments
Will participate in administration of facebook account and submit article posting.
Will provide cosignatures for all high risk charts seen by nutrition assistants in a timely manner.
Will be demonstrate team work to identify what needs to be completed to ensure optimal patient low.

Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

 

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Bachelor's Degree Nutrition required or must be eligible to sit for the RD/LDN exam

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

One year’s experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred.

Maintains a positive attitude.

Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Availability to travel to multiple WIC sites during program clinic hours as needed.

Available to work evenings and Saturdays.

Ability to greet all participants upon arrival in a friendly manner.

Is able to handle pressures of seeing high patient volume, while providing excellent customer service.

Demonstrates excellent customer service to patients and coworkers.  

Communicates with coworkers and patients in a culturally sensitive manner. 

Is able to work with others to efficiently work towards a common goal, demonstrating strong teamwork ethic.

Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making capabilities.

Demonstrates initiative to learn all components of the job.

Self motivated and organized.

Works well independently.

Sensitivity to the needs of participant population we serve.

Is reliable and punctual.

Able to effectively communicate with participants, coworkers, other interdepartmental staff, and supervisors.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

300 Ocean Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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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