Clinical Nutrition Technician — Patient Care & Diet Support

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Nutrition Assistant to screen patients for nutritional risk, modify daily menus per diet prescriptions, and implement the nutrition care plan under supervision. Documents screening/assessment information and coordinates with the dietitian and kitchen staff.

The role supports patient and family education, participates in training under supervision, and contributes to accurate meal tray preparation and monitoring within the nutrition services department.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Dietetics support under supervision; documentation of nutrition data.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients admitted to determine nutrition risk.
• Relay diet changes to kitchen staff and ensure tray accuracy.
• Assist in training new staff under the dietitian's supervision.
• Provide basic medical nutrition therapy to low-risk patients.
• Document nutrition screening/assessment information as required.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Nutrition Assistant to screen patients for nutritional risk, modify daily menus per diet prescriptions, and implement the nutrition care plan under supervision. Documents screening/assessment information and coordinates with the dietitian and kitchen staff.

The role supports patient and family education, participates in training under supervision, and contributes to accurate meal tray preparation and monitoring within the nutrition services department.