Dietitian - Lvl IV

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their team in delivering high-quality nutritional care. This role involves assessing patients' dietary needs, developing tailored nutrition plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to conduct research in dietetics, participate in community health initiatives, and contribute to the training of future dietitians. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this position offers a fulfilling environment where your expertise can make a significant impact.

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 or eligibility for registration as a Registered Dietitian is essential.

Responsibilities

• Formulates internal regulations for dietary service operations.
• Screens and assesses patients' nutritional needs and provides follow-up care.
• Participates in patient rounds with healthcare teams.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Diet Planning

Clinical Nutrition Management

Research in Dietetics

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition

Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Dietitian - Level IV - Provisional Appointment

Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

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

• Participates in the formulation of internal regulations and procedural guidelines for the operation of the dietary service.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of annual personnel service budget, including budget for new equipment.
• Conducts research and investigates studies regarding new developments in dietetics and the use of modified or special diets in the treatment of diseases.
• Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates ongoing quality assurance measures and ensures proper follow-up.
• Screens and assesses patients in an accurate and timely manner; determines patients’ nutritional needs and status and provides follow-up care.
• Interviews patients and/or their families to obtain history of food habits and preferences.
• Monitors patients for and evaluates food/drug interaction, counsels patients when appropriate and documents in electronic medical record designated screen.
• Interprets pertinent laboratory, physical and social data in medical record as it applies to nutritional care.
• Instructs patients concerning diet, and monitors patients’ reaction to diet.
• Documents diet, diet instruction and patient’s expected compliance to diet in nutrition assessment.
• Practices proper hand hygiene upon entering and exiting patient’s room.
• Adheres to proper patient identification standards when providing nutrition care.
• Consults with physician regarding appropriate diet modifications.
• Participates in patient rounds with patient health-care team of various services.
• Counsels patient and/or their family prior to discharge concerning the preparation of special therapeutic or modified diets at home.
• Participates in nutritional training of field placement students.
• Maintains records of clinical productivity, assessments, follow-up charting, etc. as requested by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• May participate in Health Day, community fairs, etc. as a representative of the department.
• May relieve in all areas/units as assigned.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, to assure the highest quality of nutritional care to patients.
• Assists in the supervision of Level I, Level II and Level III Dietitians.
• Reports problems to immediate supervisor and recommends ways to improve nutritional services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality assurance/performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Assists in orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of new team dietitians.
• Conducts staff conferences and participates in the implementation of new and/or revised policies, procedures and regulations that are consistent with dietary practices established by the facility, State Health Code and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains records and writes reports.
• Maintains continuing education in nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service management or related areas as appropriate in order to update current knowledge and skills in the practice of dietetics and performance of assigned duties.
• During the absence of Clinical Nutrition Manager will be the correspondent for all issues and concerns pertaining to the nutritional care of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

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