Nutritionist

Northwell Career Site • Village of Lake Success, NY

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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

• Master'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.

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.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees