Registered Dietitian

Rochester Industries Placement•Rochester, NY

10d•$61,000 - $64,000

About The Position

Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for a Registered Dietitian. Our client is a human services agency serving communities across New York state. The Registered Dietitian has the pr imary responsibility of supporting individuals with their nutritional needs .

Requirements

Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or higher and a New York State license.
Valid driver’s license that is in compliance with motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with developmental disabilities is preferable.

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs when needed, and evaluate and report the results.
Confer with registered nurses in order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs.
Provide tools for individuals and direct support staff on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
To complete necessary documentation including assessments and progress notes as needed by referral from RN, ML, or physician.
To maintain communication with individual’s guardians, RN, staff, and Director of Nursing.
To collaborate with team members and follow up on recommendations agreed to by dietitians.
To provide tools and/or in-servicing for staff in the areas of nutrition, diabetes, and safety and sanitation.
Attend meetings as deemed necessary, as well as discipline specific meetings (i.e. ISP’s, case studies, person specific meetings).
To participate in agency functions and various community meetings as requested.
May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of Nursing
Other duties as deemed appropriate by supervisor.