Dietitian/Nutritionist for BWFH Cardiac
- Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
- Full Time
Summary
The Registered Dietitian for BWFH Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides nutrition counseling to patients during their exercise session, reviews the nutrition recall of their weekly records either in class in-person or types up recommendations for the patient that we give them at their next session.
The Registered Dietitian teaches three 45-minute PowerPoint nutrition lectures (every 3 weeks in the 11-week curriculum, including mindful eating, heart healthy eating, label reading, and eating out). We have prepared nutrition handouts we use for these classes.
We run groups on M/W/F.
Mondays 8:30-12:00
Wednesday 8:15-3:30
Friday 9:30-3:00
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred
Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred
Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred
Experience
Completed Internship
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.
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%)
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Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employees protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.