• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4016091
  Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

  
  

  
  

  Job Summary

  Summary
  
  Brookside is a licensed Health Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital, consistently ranked one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation and part of Mass General Brigham, the largest private employer in Massachusetts. Brookside provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive care with services in a range of areas including: Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, OB/GYN, Family Planning, Dental/Oral Surgery, Nutrition/WIC, and Behavioral Health.
  
  Brookside is currently hiring for a per diem WIC Nutritionist to join our WIC-Nutrition department. This work is based both onsite and remote. We are looking for 8-20 hours/week, depending on service demand. Come join our diverse and collaborative team in this rewarding role!
  
  Job responsibilities:
  • Provides nutrition care to WIC participants, under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of:
  o Anthropometric and hematological data collection
  o Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
  o Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education
  o Documentation and data entry
  o Referrals to other health and social services
  o Follow up nutrition education
  o Co-sign and consult support to nutrition paraprofessional staff
  • Participates in department performance improvement/quality assurance activities.
  • Participates in department meetings, health center meetings, and applicable WIC task force committees
  • Completes all required Brigham and DPH trainings by assigned deadlines
  • Completes monthly statistics reports, monthly time study, and other required reports
  • May provide training for dietetic interns or volunteers
  • Serves as a professional resource for health center staff and community agencies and provides them with nutrition information through individual consultation
  
  
  Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

  
  

  Qualifications

  Education
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition 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
  

  Qualifications:

  Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish preferred– functional Spanish is acceptable

  Prior WIC experience strongly preferred

  Ability to travel to several WIC sites in the Boston area

  Familiarity with maternal and child nutrition

  Strong individual and group counseling skills.

  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  Strong tech literacy

  Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

  
  

  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

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  3297 Washington Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  0

  
  

  Employee Type

  Per Diem

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  
  

  Pay Range

  $27.40 - $39.90/Hourly

  
  

  Grade

  6

  
  

  At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  

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