Per Diem Dietitian - Hospice Nutrition & Care

VNS Health; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 44 000 - 53 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement savings plan

Résumé du poste

VNS Health in New York is seeking a Registered Dietitian to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop care plans and provide medical nutrition therapy for hospice patients. You will calculate therapeutic diets, monitor progress and document outcomes to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires effective communication with patients and caregivers, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to hospice policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree in nutrition or public health preferred.
• Current registration to practice as a Registered Dietitian OR NY Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist required.
• Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required.
• Minimum one year of professional experience as a registered/certified dietitian required.
• In lieu of work experience, a Master's Degree in nutrition or public health will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Assesses and evaluates nutritional status of patients to provide quality care.
• Calculates therapeutic diets and advises plan of care to physicians.
• Establishes and monitors nutritional plan; revises as needed.
• Coordinates with team to develop patient care plan for nutrition needs.
• Documents patient care information in medical records.
• Maintains verbal/written communication to ensure coordinated care.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Manages nutrition care planning from evaluation to discharge.
• Maintains productivity to meet program needs.
• Participates in in-service education, QA reviews, meetings and case conferences.
• Acts as liaison to community agencies for nutrition trends.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition or equivalent experience

Master's Degree in nutrition or public health preferred

Description du poste

VNS Health in New York is seeking a Registered Dietitian to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop care plans and provide medical nutrition therapy for hospice patients. You will calculate therapeutic diets, monitor progress and document outcomes to support high-quality patient care.

The role requires effective communication with patients and caregivers, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to hospice policies.