Dietitian - L III

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,700 - 78,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York City is seeking a Dietitian - L III to manage patient nutrition care in multiple settings. Key responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, documenting care in EMR, and providing medical nutrition therapy. Candidates should hold a degree in Dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients/family members to obtain nutrition history and conduct assessments.
• Documents nutritional interventions in EMR.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy and discharge instructions.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Cultural competence

Documentation in EMR

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian or Dietitian-Nutritionist certification

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Base pay range

$64,700.00/yr - $78,414.00/yr

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons

Job Description

Areas of Responsibilities:

Nutrition Office, Kitchen, Inpatient and Behavioral Health Units

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Interviews patients/family members/care givers to obtain nutrition history, review medical records data and complete
  
  

nutrition assessments, reassessments, and malnutrition assessments according to the Evidence Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines.

• Documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in the ADIME format utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including discharge instructions, to inpatients and/or families and document nutrition intervention in EMR.
• Considers cultural and religious food preferences, language barriers, physical disabilities and age group when performing assessment or providing MNT.
• Determines malnutrition according to hospital approved criteria, documents and communicates to the physician as per policy.
• Responsible for all aspects of patient nutrition care and education.
• Consults with members of the medical team regarding the nutritional needs of patients. Participates and attends interdisciplinary team rounds.
• Visits patients during meal periods and observe patient diet tolerance, intake and initiate corrections of diet as/if needed. Conducts patients’ tray evaluations.
• Participates in data collection for performance improvement. Performs and maintains performance improvement programs as assigned.
• Plans and directs work of subordinate staff in the absence of Clinical Nutrition Manager and Level IV dietitian.
• Assists in supervising Level II dietitians.
• Serves as a professional and educational resource to subordinate dietitians and other Food and Nutrition Services staff.
• Participates in special nutrition projects for patients when requested, including the development of patient education materials.
• Participates in clinical committees, attends meetings, trainings, continuing education and in-services as assigned.
• Assists in the development of education and training programs for professional and auxiliary staff.
• Assists with implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in training of dietetic interns and new clinical dietitians.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and discard Protected Health Information (PHI) as per policy.
• Uses CBORD to enter food preferences and allergies, when needed.
• Participates in down time procedures during EMR or CBORD failure.
• Performs related tasks as assigned and assists others in the department as requested by appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as stated by supervising team.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to Assignment Level I

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or,
• Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.
  
  

For appointment to Assignment Level II

• Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.
  
  

For appointment to Assignment Levels III and IV

• Registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.
  
  

Special Note for Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility:

Under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities, as outlined in Section 483.60 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations all newly-hired Dietitians, Levels I-IV assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility, are required to have New York State Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), as a Dietitian-Nutritionist at the time of hire. Dietitians, Levels I-IV hired prior to November 28, 2016, assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility are required to obtain New York State Certification, issued by the NYSED, as a Dietitian-Nutritionist on or before November 28, 2021.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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