Senior Dietitian - Primary Care

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,661 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Senior Dietitian to provide quality nutrition care and education to patients. Responsibilities include evaluating nutritional status, developing care plans, and providing counseling. The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's degree, have registered dietitian certification, and possess a minimum of 2 years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $58,661 - $84,000 annually, based on factors including experience and education.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the nutritional status of patients.
• Develop nutrition care plans and evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide education and training for staff and interns.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetic internship

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. Assesses the nutritional status of patients and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients nutritional needs. Provides nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated. The senior dietitian is responsible for activities that support patient-focused care within their assigned patient units. The senior dietitian also participates in coordinating departmental initiatives and education programs. Adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives, and policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs. Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams.
2. Develops population-specific skill set in clinical nutrition assessment.
3. Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
4. Provides quality nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.
5. Evaluates nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed. Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient.
6. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team.
7. Assists with the training and development of clinical nutrition staff.
8. Assist with discharge planning as needed.
9. Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation. Completes student evaluations.
10. Coordinates projects within the department, including providing education via nutrition-related inservices, interdepartmental nutrition education programs, lectures, and community-focused programs. Participates in external speaking events to promote service and education.
11. Assists with the development of and updates to nutrition education materials.
12. Present department journal clubs.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution, with completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics)-accredited dietetic internship.
• 2 years minimum of experience, including dietetic internship.
• Must be a registered dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from the NYS Department of Education Office of the Professions preferred, not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $84000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.