Dietitian of Adult Day Health Care - Inwood

Sun River Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dietitian to join our team in the Bronx.

The ADHC Dietitian plans and delivers nutritional information to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.

Sign-On Bonus: $1500

Salary Range: $57,276.10 - $71,595.13 annually

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• RD/ RDN and CDN
• Must have a New York State License
• CPR/ BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans all menus with food services to meet the various nutritional needs of the clients.
• Conducts in service/presentations to clients enhance understanding of the role of nutrition in health and promote the role of the dietitian.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent client care information to ensure clients are protected.
• Assesses client nutritional status and needs according to facility and regulatory agency standards, and participates as part of interdisciplinary care planning.
• Evaluates medical records to obtain necessary medical information to determine client nutritional status, needs, and develop nutrition care plans.
• Consults with physicians, nurse practitioners on appropriate nutritional intervention to improve client nutritional status.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education for clients to assist them in making desired changes in eating habits.
• Coordinates all nutritional necessities for client services with other interdisciplinary team members in the comprehensive care planning process.
• Provides drug-nutrient interrelationship information to assure that clients receive maximum benefits from drugs and diet.
• Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists clients in making desired changes in eating habits.
• Completes all initial and quarterly assessments within the appropriate time frames.
• Attends and participates in seminars and continuing education programs to expand knowledge of current trends in nutrition and in issues/ concerns of the HIV/ AIDS population.
• Attends all mandatory in-service programs including fire safety, infection control, clinical HIV/AIDS manifestations, transmission, prevention psycho-social issues, confidentiality and client rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent client care information to ensure residents are protected.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
• Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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