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Job Description
Provide high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), consultation, and training to other clinical staff and nutrition education and outreach to the Harvard community. Assess patient nutritional needs, learning styles, abilities and constraints and develop, implement, and evaluate nutritional care plans, including appropriate follow-up and referral, nutrition counseling, and education and quality improvement efforts.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director, Nutrition and Wellness Operations, the Clinical Dietitian has the responsibility and accountability of providing high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), consultation, and training to other clinical staff and nutrition education and outreach to the Harvard community. The scope of the clinical role includes the assessment of nutritional needs, learning styles, abilities and constraints, development, implementation, and evaluation of nutritional care plans, including appropriate follow-up and referral, nutrition counseling, and education and quality improvement efforts. Patient care is administered in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines. The patient population served includes adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatrics. Specific services provided by the Clinical Dietitian include all of the above and are determined by patient need and department policy.
- Assesses individual’s nutritional status and needs using skills of history taking, medical record/summary review, assessment, interpersonal communication, and input from other clinicians.
- Assesses learning style, readiness or barriers of learning and/or implementing change, psychological wellbeing, and support systems.
- Develops and implements plans for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and acute and chronic conditions that are consistent with evidence-based practice.
- Consults with referring physician, nurse, supervising RD, or other practitioners as needed.
- Supports the primary care model.
- Documents all care, including response (patient progress and outcomes) to nutrition intervention, in concise, complete, and timely manner.
- Provides nutrition education and outreach to the community as needed.
- In collaboration with the CCD, develops, tests, evaluates, and updates nutrition education materials including HUHS web site for content.
- Works with CCD, the CWHP staff, and other Harvard University staff such as the Department of Athletics, NSC, and ECHO to identify program’s needs; participates in program development, implementation, and evaluation as determined by HUHS.
Provides Nutrition Care in a clinical standard to all ages seen within HUHS:
- Sets age-appropriate nutrition/eating and exercise/lifestyle goals (nutrient levels for growth, exercise, and/or disease prevention/management).
- Identifies potential health risks and prevention strategies.
- Accesses and acknowledges potential barriers (e.g., time, motivation, competing priorities), level of support for implementing behavior change, and perceived self-efficacy.
- Screens for at-risk behaviors (e.g., eating disorders, fad diets, alcohol).
Approach:
- Explains counseling/education process and goals using appropriate terminology.
- Tailors resources to age.
- Assesses learning needs (builds on current knowledge base) and style and tailors information and resources accordingly.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
- Ability to convey nutritional concepts to individuals of varying ages and cultural backgrounds
- Communication skills (both written and verbal)
Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- 3 years’ relevant experience in medical nutrition therapy, including acute care and outpatient nutrition counseling
- Experience counseling individuals with disordered eating/eating disorders
- Demonstrated skills in assessment, counseling, and education/training
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with diverse population and clinical staff
- Experience with electronic scheduler and electronic medical record
Certificates and Licenses:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification
- Current Massachusetts Dietitian license
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 28 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education,Certification/License
Work Format Details
This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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