Clinical Dietitian - Flexible Contract

FlexStaff Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Dietitian for a FLEXSTAFF CONTRACT position located in Staten Island, NY. You will interview patients, assess nutritional needs, and develop diet plans in collaboration with medical staff.

You will ensure accuracy of diet orders, provide counseling, and support daily food service operations. RD credential and acute care experience preferred, with potential for growth within Northwell's nutrition team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics, required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within three (3) months of hire, required.
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, preferred.
• One year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history.
• Obtains patient food preferences.
• Assesses patients and documents in patients’ medical record, according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.
• Recommends therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients.
• Ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order.
• Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes (calorie counts) as ordered by physicians.
• Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.Provides written material as needed and according to prescribed diet.
• Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with changes to patient’s menu, including patient food preferences, and development of standardized recipes.
• Assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and portion control.
• Reports any malfunctioning of equipment which may interfere with a safe and smooth operation.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection and reporting on results.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Dietitian for a FLEXSTAFF CONTRACT position located in Staten Island, NY. You will interview patients, assess nutritional needs, and develop diet plans in collaboration with medical staff.

You will ensure accuracy of diet orders, provide counseling, and support daily food service operations. RD credential and acute care experience preferred, with potential for growth within Northwell's nutrition team.