Registered Dietitian

Northwell•Town of Huntington, NY

6d•$45 - $60

About The Position

Responsible for the nutritional care of patients. Plans, assesses, implements, and evaluates patient nutritional care plans, and assists with menu modifications and other nutrition-related functions. The role supports clinical operations, patient and family education, food-service coordination, and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Master's degree, or meets the prior education requirements for licensure established by the New York State Department of Education.
Current Registered Dietitian certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
1–3 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietitian Nutritionist in New York State (CDN), as needed.
Advanced or specialized certifications, as needed.

Responsibilities

May mentor and train team members.
Perform varied clinical tasks and address problems of minimal complexity accurately and responsively.
Interview patients and/or families to obtain nutritional histories and food preferences; assess patients and document findings in medical records.
Conduct nutritional assessments, develop and implement patient-specific care plans, and assist in recommending care plans to medical staff for review.
Recommend therapeutic diet modifications and supplemental feedings to physicians, and verify diet orders against physician orders.
Provide nutritional guidance, education, and counseling to patients and families in accordance with prescribed diets.
Calculate nutrient content of tube feedings and dietary intakes as ordered by physicians.
Contribute to patient menu changes and standardized recipe development; help oversee food-service workers in proper food handling and portion control.
Support clinical team members and department or unit management in daily clinical operations.
Prepare, present, and conduct individual and group education classes, and refer clients to community services as needed.
Participate in and promote Northwell wellness initiatives.
Develop and use effective communication channels for nutrition information within the program and community.
Provide in-services to culinary, food-service, and interdisciplinary teams on therapeutic diets and related topics.
Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement tasks, including data collection, and execute related tasks as directed.
Resolve or escalate operational problems and technical issues to senior team members and management; modify existing tools or processes.
Perform related duties as required.