Dietitian - Level II

City of New York • New York, NY

76d • $38,229 - $38,229

About The Position

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.
• Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the operation of a major division of a dietary service.
• Makes nutritional assessments and interviews clients and/or their families to obtain history of food habits and preferences.
• Explains diet to clients and/or their families and monitors reaction to diet.
• Interprets laboratory, physical, and social data in medical records.
• Monitors clients for and evaluates food/drug interactions; consults physicians about appropriate menu modifications.
• Assists with preparation of nutritional analysis of general and therapeutic cycle menus.
• Prepares client nutritional care plans.
• Directs service of client diets and interacts with food service managers in food preparation.
• Inspects kitchen areas to ensure proper standards are maintained in food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Counsels clients and/or their families in the preparation of special therapeutic or modified diets at home.
• Maintains records and writes reports.
• Supervises the receipt, storage, and distribution of food and other supplies.
• Participates in nutritional training of field placement students.
• Participates in rounds with patient health care team.
• Directs service of patient diets and instructs cooks and helpers in food preparation and distribution.
• Maintains liaison with community organizations relating to nutrition education and/or information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree