Nutritionist (NICU)

Northwell Health•New York, NY

70d

About The Position

Performs nutritional activities of the department. Coordinates educational needs for program development and creation of training materials. Performs patient assessments and counseling, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Current Registered Dietician Certification with the Commissions on Dietetic Registration in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical pediatric nutrition
Experience with NICU/pediatric nutrition support

Responsibilities

Develops program policies and guidelines and develops patient educational materials.
Evaluates program outcomes and developing annual program goals.
Identifies high risk nutritional status; follows up on findings; interprets records statistics for population.
Provides nutritional counseling to women with diabetes pre-conception, antepartum and postpartum.
Assesses nutritional and educational needs of patient's being sensitive to cultural differences, preferences and educational barriers.
Documents nutrition information discussed, written materials provided and evaluation of patient's receptiveness and comprehension of the education provided.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for premature and critically ill infants
Monitor growth parameters, nutrient intake to optimize nutritional support and clinical outcomes
Provide evidence-based recommendations and educations regarding nutrition management
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration