Pediatric Registered Dietitian I (Nutrition Assessment Lab/Clinical)
79850BR
Patient Services-Clinical Nutrition
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Position is eligible for $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
This Clinical Nutrition Specialist I will be responsible for:
- Performing metabolic tests to analyze body composition and measure resting energy expenditure on inpatient units or outpatients in the Nutrition Assessment Lab using indirect calorimetry and air displacement plethysmography (BOD POD).
- Providing nutritional care to pediatric patients
- Evaluating the medical, biochemical, and nutritional information and assessing patient needs in order to develop and implement the most appropriate nutrition care plans.
To qualify, you must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and one year of dietetic experience, preferably in pediatrics. Masters preferred.
- Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as a Registered Dietitian.
- Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian.
- Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in‑depth, experienced‑based knowledge.
- Good communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions and well‑developed writing skills.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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