Registered Dietitian

Stony Brook University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine seeks a Registered Dietitian to assist the Director of Nutritional Services in the clinical organization and administration of the department, developing diets for patients according to medical needs and ensuring nutritious meals for patients and staff.

The RD will screen and counsel patients, coordinate dietary activities, supervise menu planning for special diets, and help maintain compliance with Joint Commission and NYDOH standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition required.
• Licensed by New York State as Registered Dietitian.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nutritional Services in clinical organization and administration of the department.
• Develop diets as appropriate for patients according to their medical needs.
• Screen and assess patients at nutritional risk and counsel patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate dietary activities in the facility through supervisors and dietary technicians.
• Supervise development of specialized diets and menu planning for special functions.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Counsels patients

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition

Licensed by New York State as Registered Dietitian

Master's Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition

Job description

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Nutritional Services in the clinical organization and administration of the department to provide nutritious, well-prepared food for patients and staff. The Dietician will also develop diets as appropriate for patients according to their medical needs.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Clinical Nutrition: Accurately screens and assesses patients deemed to be at nutritional risk. Counsels’ patients, families, and staff about requirements; handles complaints and resolves problems. Develops patient care plans on behalf of the dietary department; attends care‑planning conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Patient Education: Develops patient care plans on behalf of the dietary department; attends care‑planning conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Managerial Skills: Coordinates all dietary activities in the facility, acting through the food service supervisors and dietary technicians.
• Improving Organizational Performance: Supervises the development of specialized diets using appropriate dietary modifications where necessary; supervises menu planning for special functions.
• Surveys food preparation and distribution for safe practices ensuring variety, adequate seasoning, visual appeal, proper temperature, and appropriate portion sizes.
• Cooperates with the purchasing department to provide high-quality food at the most economical price.
• Works with the food committee to receive constructive ideas and suggestions and to provide education to patients and their families.
• Plans and presents monthly in‑service programs for dietary staff; conducts training sessions for other departments.
• Develops and maintains clinical and patient programs that comply with Joint Commission & NYDOH standards.
• Performs additional duties as directed.
• Maintains order and cleanliness.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Rotates within the department and other departments and by shift as required.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
• Participates in in‑service programs.
• Participates in annual recertification training, compliance training, HIPPA training.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Dietetics and Nutrition.
• Licensed by New York State as Registered Dietitian.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in the field of Dietetics and Nutrition.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, office staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing while communicating with patients may be required.
• Must be able to lift to thirty (30) pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel and reach above shoulders.
• Ability to use step ladder.
• Sufficient mobility and dexterity of both arms to safely operate equipment, utensils and retrieve stock.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of SBELIH.

Special Notes:

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services *
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year‑round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical‑surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day‑to‑day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co‑employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Job Number:

2603011

Job Field

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Nutritional Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 7: 00 AM - 3:00 PM and/or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM / Some weekends/holidays