Happy Summer from BWH Dietitian Connect.

Hope all is well with our alumni and colleagues!

New Members of the Brigham Clinical Nutrition Team

Liz Daly

Liz is originally from Marlborough, MA and earned her B.S. in nutrition from Syracuse

University. She completed her dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her

Neonatal Nutrition Fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. Upon her return home from Texas,

Liz worked at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital before joining the team at BWH. In her spare

time, she enjoys vacationing on the Cape with friends and family.

Amanda Chu

Amanda received her B.S. in biology with a minor in art history from Boston University.

After finding her passion in preventative healthcare, she began Boston University's combined

MS/DPD/DI program. Amanda completed the main portion of her clinical rotations on the North

Shore at Beverly Hospital. Prior to joining the BWH nutrition team, she worked at Spaulding

Rehabilitation Hospital in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In her free time she enjoys

trying new recipes, running around the Charles, and snowboarding in the winter months.

Heidi Lochen

Heidi received her B.S in Dietetics with minors in Human Physiology and Spanish, as

well as my M.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences with a concentration in Human Nutritional

Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. After that she moved to Boston to complete

the Brigham and Women’s Dietetic Internship. Since the internship ended, she continues to live

in Jamaica Plain with her 12-year-old Staffordshire mix. recently, Heidi covered a FMLA at

BWH, and now continues working full-time covering cardiac patients two days a week and

floating coverage three days a week.

Jay Patruno

Jay is part of the recent October group of for the 2018-2019 class of dietetic interns,

planning to finish the internship in August 2019. After that, he has been hired to fill the newly

created full-time clinical RD position. Floor/population assignment pending. Jay completed his

DPD at Boston University. He will plan to take the RD exam shortly after finishing the internship

in August and start working in September of 2019.

Congratulations to Amanda Puffer, Em Biever, and

Mae Reilly on their recent new additions to the family!

BWH DI Alumni Achievements

We want to congratulate Benjamin Andrew, a 2014 BWH DI graduate, for recently

completing the MD & MHS in clinical research program at Duke university as well

as matching to the Anesthesiology residency position.

Please see below for brief overview of Ben’s career achievements since

graduating from the BWH DI internship and becoming an RD

Ben Andrew (class of 2014) graduated from the Duke University School of Medicine in May, completing the combined MD & MHS in Clinical Research program. During his time at Duke,

Ben led research projects focused on prediction of perioperative complications in the cardiothoracic surgery and critical care populations. He recently matched into a research-track residency position in anesthesiology at Duke, where he will spend his next 5+ years training as a physician-scientist. He plans to continue his research on risk prediction and decision-making

in high-risk surgical patients while practicing as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist.

Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™

The Academy's annual convention is the world's largest educational program and exhibition for

food and nutrition experts. Join us in Philadelphia, PA, and enjoy reduced registration rates,

earn CPE, build professional relationships, mingle with colleagues and browse the latest

products and services. FNCE®2019 will feature advanced-level education on the hottest topics,

including emerging integrative nutrition approaches, culinary trends, food security issues,

cultural competencies and medical nutrition therapy.

● 2019: Philadelphia, PA | October 26–29

● 2020: Indianapolis, IN | October 17–20

Upcoming Events and Lectures

American Society of Nutrition conference 2019

Date: June 8-11, 2019

Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/asfn-n2p051419.php

20th Annual Harvard Nutrition and Obesity Symposium Date: Wednesday, July 10-Thursday, July 11, 2019

Title: Longevity & Aging: Nutritional and Metabolic Mechanisms Location: Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Boston

Click here for information about this event.

INSS 2019 Interdisciplinary Nutrition Sciences Symposium

Date: July 24-25, 2019 Title: Synergizing Animal and Human Obesity Research

Location: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 135 Dauer Drive, Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC

Click here for information and to register.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Opportunities

New for-fee presentations offered on the academy’s website

New Certificate of Training Module: Environmental Toxins, Exposure, Elimination

The Center for Lifelong Learning introduces a new online module for the Integrative and

Functional Nutrition certificate of training program. This module explains the basics of

toxicology including absorption, metabolism and excretion; and discusses common sources of

environmental toxins, their effect on human health and populations at high risk for exposure.

The module was planned with the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine dietetic

practice group.

Learn More

Revised Certificate of Training Program: Food Allergy Management

The Center for Lifelong Learning, with experts in food allergy management, has completed a full

update of the online certificate program with a focus on food allergy management. The update

includes the latest research and recommendations on preventing peanut allergies as well as

additional information on managing food allergens in schools and foodservice. Members enjoy a

reduced rate of $24 for each module.

Learn More

New Online Certificate of Training Program: Health and Wellness Coaching

A new online program will help you facilitate behavior change and promote health and wellness

coaching. The Level 2 program consists of four modules covering coaching techniques; behavior

change; and using a positive, strength-based approach in practice. This program has been

developed by the Academy’s Center for Lifelong Learning and planned with the Weight

Management, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine and

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition dietetic practice groups.

Learn More

Revised Certificate of Training Program: Developing Your Role as Leader

The Center for Lifelong Learning introduces updates and a revision to the online certificate

program with a focus on enhancing leadership skills for all members.

Learn More

Online Certificate of Training Program: Public Health Nutrition

Develop competency and earn CPEUs online with a new program concerning the emerging and

exciting area of public health nutrition. The Level 2 program consists of five modules covering

the foundations of public health nutrition, developing, implementing and evaluating a plan and

more. This program has been developed by the Academy’s Center for Lifelong Learning and

planned with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, Committee for Public

Health/Community Nutrition and the Public Health/Community Nutrition dietetic practice

group.

Learn More

Upcoming webinars at dietitiancentral.com

Jun 14

2:00-3:00 ET Increase Adherence to a Plant Based Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

Jun 18

4:00-5:00 ET

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Insulin Dependent Patients

Jun 20

3:00-4:00 ET

IBS: Eliminating Symptoms and Optimizing Nutrition

Jun 27

4:00-5:00 ET Addressing PMS with Diet and Lifestyle: A Dietitian Tool Kit for Hormonal Balance

Jul 16

3:00-4:00 ET Disordered Eating Case Studies Focusing On the Nutrition Counseling Process

Job Postings All Applications and Details can be found on the Indeed.com link

Part-Time Registered Dietitian - Springwell Waltham, MA Responsibilities:

● Conducting home visits and over-the-phone nutrition consults for consumers in Belmont, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley and Weston. Consumer base is primarily older adults with occasional younger adults with disabilities.

● Menu planning and nutrient analysis in conjunction with 2 other agencies that share a catering contract. Menus include regular and therapeutic diets.

● Inspecting kitchens of 3 catering contracts. ● Responding to consumer feedback on menus and food quality. ● Planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education sessions at 9 Dining Sites 2x

a year for a total of 18 sessions. ● Occasional department coverage.

Qualifications:

● Current Registered Dietitian Certification required. ● Servsafe required ● A reliable car, current driver's license, and safe driving record required.

______________________________________________________________________ Dietitian - Weeks Medical Center (*relocation offered*) Lancaster, NH Responsibilities:

● Assists with interviewing, securing diet histories and evaluating patient nutritional status.

● Gives diet instruction and records patient information in the medical record. ● Utilizes knowledge of disease etiology, food/drug-nutrient interaction, food chemistry,

and anatomy and physiology in nutritional assessments.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's of Science degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences. ● Maintains current NH licensure and registration with American Dietetic Association

(ADA). ● Minimum of 2+years experience in a clinical nutrition setting. ● Certification by the National Board for Diabetes Educators preferred. ● Registered Dietitian license in State of New Hampshire Leadership abilities ● Computer literate (i.e. electronic medical record, e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint). ● Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

______________________________________________________________________ WIC Nutritionist - South MIddlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) Framingham, MA Responsibilities:

● Providing nutrition services to low and high-risk applicants and participants, as well as assisting with quality assurance activities and general office duties.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, food & nutrition or nutrition education.

● One year experience in community or clinical nutrition preferred. ● Fluency in spoken and written English. ● Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred. ● Availability to work during morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday hours. ● Reliable, daily means of transportation to and from multiple WIC sites. ● Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. ● Well-organized, systematic, team-work approach to work. ● Good computer skills. ● Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population.

______________________________________________________________________ Outpatient Dietitian - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dorchester, MA Responsibilities:

● Provides nutrition counseling to individuals by reviewing past medical history, obtaining diet history, completing nutritional assessment and determining appropriate intervention and recommendations with the patient. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the

principles of growth and development from adolescent, adult and through the geriatric stages of the life span.

● Uses patient education materials as approved by the department for individuals and groups. Assists in developing patient education materials, clinical forms, policies and procedures. Assists in establishing standards of care for patients.

● Complies with all BIDMC patient scheduling requirements such as entering patient appointments in CCC, obtaining referrals for nutrition visits from physicians, collecting copays, entering visit ticket entry and using appropriate ICD codes for billing and reimbursement.

● Serves as preceptor for dietetic interns during their medical nutrition therapy rotations. Provides feedback for program improvement and performs intern evaluations in a timely manner. Teaches classes as needed. May also serve as preceptor to other students or health care members. Maintains open communication with nutrition staff, referring physicians and the public.

● Maintains records of nutritional care and documents notes on all patient visits in web OMR for initial and follow up notes according to department and hospital policies.

Required Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Nutrition required. ● License Lic. Dietitian/Nutritionist required., and Registration Registered Dietitian

required. ● 1-3 years related work experience required. ● Knowledge of nutrient analysis. ● Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some

Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

______________________________________________________________________ Dietitian II - Central Office of Commonwealth of MA Department of Youth Services Boston, MA Responsibilities:

● Ensure DYS Child Nutrition Program compliance with all State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies.

● Oversee menu development for regions/programs; evaluate and conduct nutrient analysis of menus to ensure compliance at all times with USDA, DESE and other Federal and State regulations.

● Assess customer preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus that encourage participation in the Child Nutrition Program.

● Establish program to actively seek youth input for menu planning/recipe development and measure customer satisfaction on a regular basis.

● Evaluate and refine recipes and procedures. ● Develop and maintain production records and procedures. ● Work with program staff, teachers, parents, and health services staff to plan menus for

youth with special nutrition needs (based on interviews with youth, diet histories, diet prescriptions, medical records and related data.

● Write special diets, and instruct employees on food purchasing and preparation and serving techniques.

● Monitor, coordinate and maintain appropriate records for students with special dietary needs.

● Provide technical assistance and training for DYS food service personnel, administrators, and other support staff.

● Develop and maintain training programs for DYS and provider food service personnel. ● Develop and maintain procedures and policies for DYS Child Nutrition Program. ● Develop and maintain a comprehensive nutrition education program using DYS

cafeterias as learning laboratories. ● Conduct inspections and evaluations of individual cafeterias, to ensure proper operation;

visit sites regularly to assure operational understanding is embedded in menu planning. ● Develop procedures to ensure the food production system provides safe nutritious food

of high quality. ● Ensure operational procedures for efficient and effective food production and

distribution. ● Implements a cost-effective procurement system. ● Develop purchasing guidelines to ensure purchased food and supplies reflect product

knowledge, customer preferences, program needs, policies, and nutrition objectives. ● Establish standards for receiving, storing, and inventorying food and non-food supplies

based on sound principles of management.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.

● Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Nutritionist. ● Working knowledge of quality food production, specifications, procurements, contracts,

and service and supervisory practices. ● Five (5) years’ experience in Food Service Management, Government School Food

Service Programs or Nutrition Programs with a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial/supervisory position in Food Services in a large institution or school system.

● Knowledge of Federal School Food Service Programs.

Additional Information: This is a Civil Service position. If there is no Civil Service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered.

Transportation requirement: must have reliable transportation. Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years Hours to be Worked: 40 Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm Days Off: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

______________________________________________________________________ Part-Time Outpatient Dietitian - Boston Medical Center Boston, MA Population: Pediatric Endocrinology

Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree required in Nutrition or related discipline ● Assesses and coordinates diet therapy and nutrition education activities for patients. ● Plans and provides nutritional care to patients by interpreting and adapting physician

prescribed diets to individual needs. ● Create diet regimens for patients and for educating individuals on the benefits of

maintaining proper dietary standards. ● Evaluate and assess patient responses to diet therapy through direct interview,

calculating nutrient intake and lab values and monitoring tolerance of foods or tube feedings.

● Work of the dietitian may vary based on assigned patient population or department.

______________________________________________________________________ Clinical Dietitian I - Aramark Melrose-Wakefield Responsibilities:

● Maintain dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.

● Conduct patient nutrition assessment on a population of lower acuity patients. ● Scope of practice may include both In-Patients (hospitalized) and Out-Patients

(community/clinic-based). ● Manage the development and implementation plan for nutrition intervention in

accordance with the Nutrition Care Process. ● Conduct rounding to drive patient satisfaction. ● Assess educational needs and the presence of barriers to learning. Provide nutrition

counseling for individuals and groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs.

● Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.

● Evaluate achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family. Provide appropriate follow-ups in accordance with the patient’s treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate.

● Deliver strong operational performance by executing against Aramark Healthcare and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to patients/residents.

● Work cooperatively with medical staff as well as food & nutrition services staff to assure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders.

● Provide education that ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

● Provide appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in a patient’s medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress towards goals.

● Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.

● Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information.

Qualifications:

● The position is considered Entry Level, and requires a Bachelor’s Degree and eligibility to practice dietetics in the state of employ.

● Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

● Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.

● Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

● Obtain / Maintain required state licensure to practice dietetics.

______________________________________________________________________ Registered Dietitian 1 - Sodexo, CHA Cambridge Hospital East Cambridge, MA Responsibilities:

● Be a Registered Dietitian and licensed in MA. ● Provide nutritional care to the acute care patients. ● Participate in quality improvement tasks in food service and clinical. ● Work every other weekend as a clinical dietitian and closing food service manager. ● Assist in Food Service Management as needed. ● Have experience with the Nutrition Care Process & EMR. ● Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. ● Provides nutrition care to population served to ensure needs and customer satisfaction

levels are met. ● Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction to ensure account

retention. ● Manages, promotes, and educates others on food and nutrition programs according to

Sodexo standards and policy. ● Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established

processes, special diets, and menu requests and probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate Sodexo resource when necessary.

● Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Sodexo/client policies and procedures (e.g. Health Dept., HIPAA/Privacy Act, Joint Commission, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel) by keep abreast of the most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.

● Follows operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments.

Qualifications:

● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree ● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification as a

Registered Dietitian

______________________________________________________________________ Clinical Nutrition Specialist I - General Nutrition Boston Children’s Hospital Boston, MA

Requirements:

● Providing basic nutritional care to patients on assigned patient units and/or in outpatient clinics.

● Evaluating the medical, biochemical, and nutritional information and assessing patient needs in order to develop and implement the most appropriate nutrition care plans.

● Assisting in the supervision of the daily work of the dietetic technician.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a closely related field plus up to one year of post‑degree course work and/or an internship and preferably one to two years’ experience in pediatrics.

● 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.

● Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a dietitian is required as well as licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Outpatient Dietitian - General Surgeries Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

● Clinical, administrative, and educational (see website for details)

Qualifications:

● Baccalaureate Degree ● Currently Registered and Licensed Dietitian in the State of Massachusetts ● Masters degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years experience in counseling, behavior

modification techniques and group facilitation ● Experience working with the bariatric population ● Knowledge of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition ● Knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micro nutrient composition of foods. ● Knowledge of methods for treating the bariatric patient ● Basic interpersonal skills for interaction with a diverse group of people in the work setting

(including patients and families, physicians, mangers, physician assistants, medical assistants, and administrative assistants)

● High level of analytical skills to interpret laboratory data and plan individual weight loss course

● High level of interpersonal skills to provide "best practice" individual and group counseling to patients

● Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment

● Ability to analyze and evaluate nutrition research and disseminate accurate information to professionals and lay population

● Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently while paying close

attention to detail ● Must work effectively, professionally and confidently with a variety of patients and health

care providers ● Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects and provide updates and follow up

in a timely and effective manner ● Required fluency in English, both speaking and writing ● Preferred fluency in Spanish, both speaking and writing

Working Conditions:

● Works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Surgical Associates at South Shore, and Brigham and Women’s /Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough in outpatient and occasional inpatient settings

● Work requires moderate to considerable mental strain when counseling patients or providing consultation services to health care professionals, students and the media

● Work requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate participation in hospital and/or departmental programs booked at times that may not coincide with usual hours, i.e. evenings and weekends

● Work requires travel to affiliate facilities as necessary

OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT LOCAL WIC PROGRAMS:

Local Programs Positions Fax Numbers or Email Addresses

Cambridge/Somerville 1-Per Diem

Nutritionist

2-Breastfeeding

Peer Counselor

https://www.challiance.org/career/cha-careers

Chelsea/Revere 1-Senior Nutritionist

2-Community

Coordinator

https://www.massgeneral.org/careers/apply/

Dorchester

North/Mattapan

1-Breastfeeding

Peer

Counselor 16hrs/W

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2- Breastfeeding

Peer

Counselor 16hrs/W

eek

Fax # 617 - 929 - 9062

Email Link

HUCHC@uphams.org

East Boston Program Nutritionist winfreys@ebnhc.org

Lowell Nutritionist SSeguin@commteam.org

Plymouth WIC Director www.healthimperatives.org/careers

Fall River 1-Part Time

Nutritionist

2-Community

Coordinator

alvesl@healthfirstfr.org

Framingham/Waltham Full time Nutritionist www.smoc.org

Springfield South Senior Nutritionist https://caring-health-center-

inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/119112/wic-

senior-nutritionist

Jamaica Plain Full Time Senior

Nutritionist

(LDN or RD

preferred but not

required)

Fax # 617 – 983 - 6007

Email Link:

iohayer@bwh.harvard.edu

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