Dietitian II - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • Village of Mineola, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a per diem Dietitian II. The role collaborates with the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy, assesses patients’ nutrition needs, and determines nutrient requirements based on age and disease-specific needs. The Dietitian develops and implements nutrition care plans, provides nutrition education to patients and family members, and mentors dietetic technicians and interns.

The position includes completing limited and comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; identifying patients at high nutritional risk; and evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. The Dietitian counsels patients and family members on prescribed diets and documents education in the medical record. The role also provides training and guidance to nutrition interns and conducts nutrition lectures for outpatients and outside groups as assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition sciences or a related major.
• Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education dietetic internship program with emphasis on clinical applications.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); successful completion of the RDN exam approved through the Commission on Dietetic Registration must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Required license: Registered Dietitian.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Assess patients’ nutrition needs and determine nutrient requirements based on age and disease-specific needs.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans for assigned patients.
• Complete limited and comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Identify patients at high nutritional risk based on established criteria.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Counsel patients and family members on prescribed diets and document education in the medical record.
• Mentor nutrition interns and provide training and guidance for a thorough learning experience.
• Conduct nutrition lectures for outpatients and outside groups as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The specific benefits and services are not itemized in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level