Registered Dietitian (Per diem)

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nsg; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing is seeking a Per diem Registered Dietitian to perform nutrition assessments, care planning, and weight monitoring in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accurate documentation in the EMR and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include evaluating nutritional needs, planning care, counseling patients and families, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• RD licensure and certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to document clearly in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of patients and monitor weight.
• Develop and adjust nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Document findings in medical records per policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with discharge planning and menu planning.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

SIGMA Care

Job description

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing has an opportunity for a Per diem Registered Dietitian.

Duties include:

• Assessments
• Care planning,
• Weight monitoring.

Good organizational skills and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluate the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record, the hospital discharge papers, the interdisciplinary health care team, and family
• Apply knowledge of nutrition screening assessment to specific patient populations to define their nutritional needs
• Document pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy
• Provide quality nutrition counseling to patients, family members as indicated
• Implement and evaluate nutrition care plans for effectiveness; recommend changes as needed
• Use professional judgment to adapt as well as apply guidelines, protocols plus professional standards of care to the new changing needs of the patient
• Evaluate the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support; providing recommendations as indicated
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings; communicating effectively with members of the health team
• Complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation as requested by the facility
• Assist with discharge planning
• Menu planning as needed
• Knowledge of SIGMA Care preferred

Salary: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Job type: Per diem

Schedule: M-F, weekends as needed

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