Nutritionist - Endocrinology, Harrington Hospital, Sturbridge - 40 hours, Days

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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$53,372.80 - $96,096.00

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

25080 - 5800 Administration

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Duties include anthropometric and hematological data collection, diet assessment, nutrition risk assessment, and food package prescription. Counseling and education documentation and data entry, referrals to other health and social services and follow-up education also done. Participates in planning, develop and evaluation of education materials and group education sessions, nutrition in–services, outreach activities and nutrition policy.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates excellent counseling skill; introduces self, limits interruptions, ensures confidentiality, listens attentively, maintains eye contact and shows respect while avoiding imposing value judgments.
2. Uses appropriate techniques when taking ht/wt measurements and finger sticks for iron testing. Interprets results and explains accurately.
3. Provides accurate and culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and materials, reviewing them correctly.
4. Has participant select one objective for behavior change and show’s a willingness to accept that goal.
5. Prescribe appropriate food package and explain how to best utilize that package into their daily lives.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Nutrition, food and nutrition, or nutrition registration with the American Dietetic Association desired.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Demonstrates leadership and decision-making capabilities, has good communication skills and has sensitivity to participant population.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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