Dietitian Contract - $52/Hr - FlexStaff

Northwell Health•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$52•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the nutritional care of patients in assigned units. Plans, assesses, implements, and evaluates patient nutritional care plans. Documents nutrition care plans in the patient medical record according to hospital policies and procedures. Assists in menu modifications and other nutritional-related functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics, required.
Registered Dietitian certification (RD), required.

Nice To Haves

Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history.
Obtains patient food preferences.
Assesses patients and documents in patients’ medical record, according to hospital policies and procedures.
Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.
Recommends therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients.
Ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order.
Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes (calorie counts) as ordered by physicians.
Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.
Provides written material as needed and according to prescribed diet.
Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with changes to patient’s menu, including patient food preferences, and development of standardized recipes.
Assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handling and portion control.
Reports any malfunctioning of equipment which may interfere with a safe and smooth operation.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection and reporting on results.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential Functions