Reg Dietitian/Rd Elig U

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,988,832; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bronx, New York, is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian. The role involves assessing patients' nutritional needs, creating care plans, and participating in interdisciplinary care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and be a Registered Dietitian. The position offers an hourly rate of $42.82 and is fully grant-funded, providing an excellent opportunity to make an impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification needed.
• NYS CDN certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Provide nutritional counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences to enhance patient care.

Skills

Cultural and dietary knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Nutrition assessment

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

NYS CDN certification

Job description

Reg Dietitian/Rd Elig U page is loaded## Reg Dietitian/Rd Elig Ulocations: 2058 Jerome Avenuetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR228613**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**Yes**Department:**Psych - Admin MEPA**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**DAYS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**Hours Vary**Scheduled Daily Hours:**Hours Vary**Hourly Rate:**$42.82For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click .The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences’ Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (SATPs) build upon a harm-reduction framework to integrate addiction medications such as methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone(R) with patient-centered, state-of-the-art, supported care. The Dietitian will provide in-dept nutritional assessment and follow up for ambulatory SATP patients. Develop care plan for nutritional recommendations, which may include instructions on appropriate diet therapies to patients, including considerations for co-morbidities such as diabetes, obesity, etc. Actively participate as core team member in interdisciplinary coordinated patient care program and on committees for the development and revision of nutrition related policies and procedures. Act as a source of nutrition care expertise to MMC staff and associates. This is a part-time role.**Essential Functions:** • Assess patients by evaluating nutritional status through review of the medical record, patient interview including diet history and input from health care team, determining level of care and implementing nutritional care plan • Complete comprehensive assessment of patients at high nutritional risk including formulation of care plan, goals and recommendations through continuum of care • Considers all factors related to nutritional status including risk factors from SDOH screen • Determine appropriateness of current diet prescription and communicates recommendations for change when indicated • Monitor and evaluates efficacy of care plan in terms of patient compliance, tolerance, laboratory data, and physical and psychological • Evaluates patient/caregiver need for nutrition counseling. Provides counseling where necessary using method/materials to maximize comprehension and achieve desired outcomes including conformance with diet therapy and enhanced quality of life • Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and departmental meetings to enhance patient care and provide nutrition expertise • Act as a resource/source of nutrition expertise to other health care professionals including physicians, and nurses by providing in-services, lectures and instruction as needed/requested • Maintains current knowledge base through appropriate continuing education to maintain credentialing, current and professional knowledge and expertise • Educate, instruct and precept dietetic interns in keeping with departmental standards and the role of a major teaching institution • Actively participates as core team member in all aspects of coordinated care program • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and other projects in order to provide ongoing improvement in productivity, quality and continuity of patient care • Actively participates, practices and promotes Montefiore excellence**Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s Degree in in Nutrition, completion of qualifying experience and Registered Dietitian (RD) required. Master’s degree required if RD obtained after Jan, 2025 • Maintenance of continuing education requirements mandated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required • NYS CDN certification within 6 months of hire • In-depth knowledge of nutritional science and ability to apply it in clinical settings required • Ability to perform mathematical computations based on clinical evaluation needs required • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferredThe hours and locations of this position are 8:00 am – 3:30 pm @ 3550 Jerome Avenue (1day) & 9:30 am – 5:30 pm @ 2058 Jerome Avenue (2days) This is a 100% grant funded position.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAn assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.Check out our comprehensive available to you when you join our outstanding team!