Dietician/Nutritionist _ Full time (40 hour) Broome County

Achieve • Binghamton, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dietician or Nutritionist will split time between the Residential Program and the Article 16 clinic. At the Article 16 clinic, the Dietitian/Nutritionist will serve as a clinical provider, promoting healthy lifestyle habits and helping clients make informed food choices within their abilities. The role will include nutritional assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Providing clinical interventions for diabetes management, weight gain/loss programs, gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, GERD), dysphagia diets (in conjunction with speech therapy), enteral nutrition management, and any other appropriate dietary interventions. The Dietician/Nutritionist shall be responsible for the assessment of each individual residing at an ACHIEVE home and for the subsequent development of treatment plans, as appropriate. Assesses nutritional status, needs, and knowledge and self-feeding skill level for all individuals. Develop treatment plans to remediate deficits and/or enhance skills in nutrition and self-feeding for individuals. Implement these treatment plans directly or supervise program staff in their implementation as decided by the treatment team. Provides in-service training in conjunction with appropriate staff to develop nutritional awareness and knowledge of feeding programs in general and in regard to an individual’s specialized needs. Provides initial follow-up diet counseling to individuals and to IRA staff as needed. Reviews and approves IRA menus. Monitors participants’ mealtime regarding: a. Appropriateness of meeting individual dietary needs. b. Proper eating skill techniques. c. Interpersonal mealtime behaviors whenever available. d. Monitors the appropriate supply of foods. Responsible for addressing and reporting any concerns or suspected situations that adversely impact the health and safety of any individual to the Program Manager (PM) and Registered Nurse (RN). Responsible for complying with all waiver, Part 633, and Part 624 regulations. Responsible for reporting any violations, deficiencies, and/or incidents to the Direct Supervisor as they are discovered or observed. Evaluates an individual’s performance in treatment plans. Ensures program compliance with all pertinent health and hygiene codes that relate to nutritional services and food preparation and delivery (NYS Health Department Sanitary Code, Subpart 14-1, Title 10 NYCRR). Participate in life plan and team meetings to ensure appropriate nutritional and self-feeding needs are addressed. Develops weight control programs for those individuals with an identified need. Participates in professional activities to maintain and enhance skills as dietician and QMRP. Discharges other responsibilities as designated by supervisor. Consults with providers and the RN regarding diet orders and other nutritional concerns related to individuals enrolled in this program.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree with major studies in food and nutrition from an accredited college or university and registered by the American Dietetic Association.
• Minimum one year’s experience.
• A combination of education and experience that meets the needs of the reviewing agencies.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, SCIP and Medication Administration.
• Responsible for following agency safety and health policies, procedures, and rules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical provider at the Article 16 clinic, promoting healthy lifestyle habits and helping clients make informed food choices.
• Perform nutritional assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Provide clinical interventions for diabetes management, weight gain/loss programs, gastrointestinal disorders, dysphagia diets, enteral nutrition management, and other dietary interventions.
• Assess nutritional status, needs, knowledge, and self-feeding skill level for individuals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for nutrition and self-feeding skills, or supervise staff in their implementation.
• Provide in-service training to staff on nutritional awareness and feeding programs.
• Offer initial follow-up diet counseling to individuals and IRA staff.
• Review and approve IRA menus.
• Monitor participants' mealtimes for dietary needs, eating techniques, and mealtime behaviors.
• Monitor the appropriate supply of foods.
• Address and report concerns impacting individual health and safety to the Program Manager and Registered Nurse.
• Comply with waiver, Part 633, and Part 624 regulations.
• Report any violations, deficiencies, or incidents to the Direct Supervisor.
• Evaluate individual performance in treatment plans.
• Ensure program compliance with health and hygiene codes related to nutritional services and food preparation.
• Participate in life plan and team meetings to address nutritional and self-feeding needs.
• Develop weight control programs for individuals with identified needs.
• Participate in professional activities to maintain and enhance skills.
• Discharge other responsibilities as designated by supervisor.
• Consult with providers and the RN regarding diet orders and nutritional concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level