Dietitian - Lvl IV

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their weight management team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver personalized medical nutrition therapy to patients, focusing on obesity and related chronic conditions. Your expertise will guide patients through their dietary challenges while collaborating with a diverse healthcare team. This position offers the chance to impact lives positively through education and support, all within a culturally competent environment. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition required.
• Registration as a Dietitian or Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services for weight management and bariatric programs.
• Educate patients on nutritional management of chronic diseases.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Patient Education

Nutritional Assessment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

Under the direction of the coordinating manager and in coordination with the weight management / bariatric physician, provides medical nutrition therapy to adult patients in the weight management / bariatric practices. The dietitian follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures and participates in all interdisciplinary activities as a member of the healthcare team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides nutrition services for facility-based weight management / bariatric program
• Documents care plans, consultations, recommendations and follow-up interventions in the electronic medical record
• Assists in the development and implementation of medical nutritional therapy protocols which include our nutritional assessment based in diet history, clinical data, and educational and social needs
• Reviews clinical and laboratory data to formulate a weight management care plan
• Educates and counsels patients on the nutritional management of chronic diseases with an emphasis on obesity, pre-diabetes, and hypertension
• Provides extensive education on diet using motivational interviewing techniques
• Consults with other team members as necessary, including physicians and clinical psychologist
• Participates in hospital wide health fairs, staff health challenges, and community-based outreach programs
• Creates culturally sensitive educational materials and facilitates educational groups, shared medical appointments for program participants with attention to literacy levels and diverse patient population needs
• Offers nutrition classes, cooking demonstrations, and lectures as needed
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement activities as assigned
• Reports problems to immediate supervisor and recommends ways to improve nutritional services
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to Assignment Level I:
1. 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,
2. 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:
1. 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:
1. 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.

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