Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition - Day Shift Including 1 Weekend Per Month
About The Position
Join the team at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, a 591-bed hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients. The vibrant, family and community culture offers you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across all areas of the Hospital, and work with a team of engaged individuals all focused on improving patient care. In this inpatient role, he/she evaluates and counsels our adult and pediatric inpatient population. Responsibilities include: Nutritional assessment, care plan development, reassessment and education. Document in the medical chart all dietary information regarding the patient. Provide care consistent with the NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital’s policies and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
- Must have bachelor’s degree, with completion of an ADA approved internship.
- Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Certification by the State of New York as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist NYS – certification within 12 months, if the applicant is not registered upon hire.
- Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within 6 months; if the applicant is not registered upon hire, an ACEND verification statement indicating completion of an accredited/approved supervised practice program in dietetics is required.
- Knowledge of clinical nutrition with emphasis on nutritional needs of the patients.
- Excellent counseling skills and the ability to relate to a multiethnic community and varied learning levels
- Good critical thinking skills to be able to make fast and accurate assessment of patients.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of acute care experience with knowledge of medical nutrition therapy.
Responsibilities
- Nutritional assessment
- Care plan development
- Reassessment and education
- Document in the medical chart all dietary information regarding the patient
- Provide care consistent with the NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital’s policies and HIPAA regulations
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
