Clinical Nutritionist

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

4d•$41 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: Provide nutrition assessment and medical nutrition therapy for patients and serve as a resource for Ryan Health staff and its community in the area of nutrition. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health. Essential Functions: Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients referred for nutrition services including the development of a nutrition care plan and follow-up visits as appropriate. Assess patient’s nutritional status by taking a detailed diet history and reviewing the patient’s medical record to address nutrition-related laboratory and medical findings. Develop an individualized and culturally competent nutrition care plan; and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the demographics of the patient population served. Provide evidence-based recommendations and use of behavioral change motivational strategies to help patients set goals and achieve improved health outcomes. Document nutrition assessment, care plans, recommendations, and other details in the patient’s electronic medical record, including findings and goals, according to standards of care as required by Ryan Health, health insurance agencies, and state and federal agencies. Refer nutrition patients to other Ryan Health services or to other community-based agencies as necessary. Participate in care-team meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences, coordinate with multidisciplinary care teams to assist in the development of individual patient care plans, and serve as a nutrition expert for Ryan Health’s practitioners. Develop and facilitate group self-management and education projects for patients with similar dietary instructional needs. Develop PowerPoint or other media presentations for nutrition education projects and in- service programs. Develop and update educational materials about nutrition-related health risks prevalent among patients and community residents. Establish and maintain contact with other community agencies and health care providers for referrals. Contribute to the in-service education of staff members regarding nutrition and related issues. Conduct peer and chart reviews and other quality improvement activities. Prepare and maintain data for planning, assessment, and evaluation of nutrition projects. Keep abreast of new developments in nutrition and diabetes management pertaining to conditions present in the population being served through reading, research and attendance at professional conferences and medical staff meetings at the Center. Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to the Director of WIC and Nutrition. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in Clinical and Community Nutrition
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to use critical thinking and work independently
Masters Degree
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)
Certified Nutritionist-Dietitian (CDN)

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Bilingual Spanish/English

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients referred for nutrition services including the development of a nutrition care plan and follow-up visits as appropriate.
Assess patient’s nutritional status by taking a detailed diet history and reviewing the patient’s medical record to address nutrition-related laboratory and medical findings.
Develop an individualized and culturally competent nutrition care plan; and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the demographics of the patient population served.
Provide evidence-based recommendations and use of behavioral change motivational strategies to help patients set goals and achieve improved health outcomes.
Document nutrition assessment, care plans, recommendations, and other details in the patient’s electronic medical record, including findings and goals, according to standards of care as required by Ryan Health, health insurance agencies, and state and federal agencies.
Refer nutrition patients to other Ryan Health services or to other community-based agencies as necessary.
Participate in care-team meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences, coordinate with multidisciplinary care teams to assist in the development of individual patient care plans, and serve as a nutrition expert for Ryan Health’s practitioners.
Develop and facilitate group self-management and education projects for patients with similar dietary instructional needs.
Develop PowerPoint or other media presentations for nutrition education projects and in- service programs.
Develop and update educational materials about nutrition-related health risks prevalent among patients and community residents.
Establish and maintain contact with other community agencies and health care providers for referrals.
Contribute to the in-service education of staff members regarding nutrition and related issues.
Conduct peer and chart reviews and other quality improvement activities.
Prepare and maintain data for planning, assessment, and evaluation of nutrition projects.
Keep abreast of new developments in nutrition and diabetes management pertaining to conditions present in the population being served through reading, research and attendance at professional conferences and medical staff meetings at the Center.
Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to the Director of WIC and Nutrition.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.