Temporary Non-Registered Dietitian

Stony Brook University•Southampton, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of care of patients as part of the healthcare team. Nutritional care includes, but is not limited to, assessment, performance of nutrition-focused physical examination, nutrition care planning, education and its implementation and follow-up. Develop and implement nutrition care plan based on assessment of nutritional needs, current nutrition related problems and psychosocial status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
Completed an approved Dietetic Internship.
Actively progressing toward completion of a master’s degree and attainment of Registered Dietitian and New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) credentials.
The registration examination must be completed within 120 days of completion of all education requirements.
Sitting, walking, and bending required.
Computer/keyboarding.
Attention to detail.
Visual and auditory acuity.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Responsibilities

Consult with health-care professionals concerning patient’s nutritional care, evidence for malnutrition-related diagnoses, and recommendations for appropriate nutritional therapy.
Counsel individuals and families in nutritional principals of their specific disease state, assist in meal planning, nutritional supplements and special product selection. Monitor pertinent laboratory values. Conduct objective studies (eq. Diet history) to assess nutritional status therapy.
Provide in-depth nutritional evaluation, inclusive of changes in nutrition-focused physical examination findings and follow up continuity for assigned patients.
Coordinate and implement nutritional care plans in accordance with Departmental Policies & Procedures and with all applicable regulatory agency codes to facilitate optimal nutritional care.
Participates in patient care rounds & conferences. Communicate pertinent information to health care professionals regarding patient’s nutritional status and Management.
Works under direct supervision of a Registered Dietitian designated by Director of Clinical Nutrition. Supervising RD retains full accountability for patient nutrition care. RD reviews patient assignments, assessments, care plans, and documentation and co-signature is required.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.