Dietitian - Lvl III

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Dietitian - Lvl III to provide nutrition assessments and education to patients. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care, ensuring patient nutritional needs are met, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian or have NY certification.
• Experience in clinical nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and document findings.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Nutrition Counseling

Patient Education

Education

Registered Dietitian

New York State Certification as Dietitian-Nutritionist

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NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range

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Base pay range

$80,766.00/yr - $80,766.00/yr

Marketing Statement

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform nutrition assessments and reassessments daily as per assigned unit and in order of risk level, admission date and time as per the current policy of the department.
• Visit patients to obtain a detailed nutrition history summary and determine their nutritional needs. Complete comprehensive assessments and communicate recommendations to the physicians and/or nursing staff.
• Perform meal rounds to observe patient's acceptance of meals. Obtain patient food preferences and allergies and communicate them to the kitchen diet office.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and/or family/caregivers identified at nutritional risk prior to discharge. Education is to be reflective of the patient's nutritional needs and in accordance with therapeutic diet guidelines.
• Participate in discharge planning rounds and interdisciplinary team rounds in assigned unit to discuss the plan of care and recommendations with the medical team.
• Document all assessments, reassessments, likes, dislikes, allergies and all other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
• Document daily productivity of all patients assessed and/or visited and any patient-associated meetings daily. Provide daily productivity reports to the clinical nutrition manager on a weekly basis.
  
  

Additional Responsibilties

• Attend and participate in department monthly meetings.
• Conduct tray assessments and evaluations as per schedule provided by the department.
• Assist with orientation and on the job training of newly hired dietitians or students.
• Conduct scheduled group nutrition classes on different nutrition topics on behavioral health units.
• Collect data, participate in department QA, and PI projects; can be asked to develop and coordinate ongoing quality assurance programs by implementing performance indicators and pursuing corrective actions to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Assist CNM in review, planning and updating of menus for the general population as well as for therapeutic diets.
• Participates in the formulation and review or departmental and hospital wide policies and procedures for the operations of the department.
• Attend continuing education programs to keep abreast of new guidelines in the nutrition field
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary for the department.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

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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How To Apply

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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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