Registered Dietitian

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our healthcare team. The role focuses on assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing individualized meal plans, and providing ongoing support to promote health and wellness in hospital and long-term care settings.

The Dietitian will collaborate with healthcare professionals, supervise dietary staff, and stay current with nutrition research to deliver evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field is required.
• RDN credential is required.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and dietary needs.
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans based on individual health conditions and goals.
• Provide health coaching to patients, guiding them towards healthier eating habits and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor and adjust dietary plans as necessary, especially for patients requiring tube feeding or specialized diets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the nutritional needs of geriatric patients and those in long-term care facilities.
• Educate patients and their families about nutrition-related topics, including weight loss strategies and healthy eating practices.
• Supervise dietary staff as needed, ensuring compliance with established protocols and standards of care.
• Stay informed about the latest research in nutrition and physiology to provide evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Health coaching principles

Geriatrics nutrition

Dietary assessment

Care plan development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Dietitian to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutrition and dietetics, with a focus on patient-centered care. This role involves assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing individualized meal plans, and providing ongoing support to promote health and wellness. The Dietitian will work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal dietary management for patients, particularly in hospital and long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and dietary needs.
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans based on individual health conditions and goals.
• Provide health coaching to patients, guiding them towards healthier eating habits and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor and adjust dietary plans as necessary, especially for patients requiring tube feeding or specialized diets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the nutritional needs of geriatric patients and those in long-term care facilities.
• Educate patients and their families about nutrition-related topics, including weight loss strategies and healthy eating practices.
• Supervise dietary staff as needed, ensuring compliance with established protocols and standards of care.
• Stay informed about the latest research in nutrition and physiology to provide evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Experience in a hospital or long-term care setting is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric nutrition, physiology, and dietary management techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Familiarity with health coaching principles is a plus.
• Ability to assess patient needs accurately and develop appropriate interventions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of dietetics.

Join our team as a Dietitian where you can make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our patients through expert nutritional guidance!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Bariatrics
• Dietetics
• Geriatrics

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed