Registered Dietitian - Food Service - Part Time

Position Summary

Provides, implements, and documents medical nutrition therapy assessments, and plans including education and evaluation to patients, residents, clients, and its affiliates, including community and contractual services. Maintains skill and knowledge to provide optimal nutrition care; educates/coordinates activities as a member of the health care team. Works with peers and food service staff to ensure implementation of established care plan. Participates in auditing as directed: Charts, test trays and meal rounds. Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures. Complies with all regulatory requirements including State DOH Long Term Care and JCAHO Standards.

Education, License & Cert

• Bachelor's Degree in a nutrition related program. Completion of Dietetic Internship. If RD-eligible, must pass RD exam within 6 months of hire.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Active maintenance of registration by completion of continuing education requirements.
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Within one year of employment, must begin and complete CDN certification with NYS, if required for job responsibilities.
• Medicare provider number preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Skills

• Competent in all skills of nutrition.
• Will have basic computer skills, Microsoft preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Must have interpersonal skills to handle confidential information, sensitive situations, and ability to work with diverse group of people within and outside the organization.
• Work cooperatively with peers and supervisors to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex assessment data. Identifies diagnoses and develops a comprehensive care plan in accordance with department standards, best practice criteria and/or DOH/JCAHO standards. Participates in the interdisciplinary team care planning process.
• Documents individualized patient education and counseling in a timely manner.
• Mets care productivity standards including face to face contact, screens, consultations, chart review.
• Supports a positive learning environment for staff and students, by using effective communication when educating staff on regulations, rules, and providing opportunities for improvement in areas such as documentation, and education. Performs scheduled staff in-services.
• Provides clinical education experiences for students/volunteers, acts as a positive role model for department/profession. Participates in an active mentorship role as a dietetic preceptor for dietetic interns.
• Provides outreach and learning activities as requested, which may include, but are not limited to: in-services on related topics, generating referrals, off-campus facility marketing, nutrition classes.

Other Duties

• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Demonstrates effective time management, completes tasks on time.
• Demonstrates safe working habits. Always wears slip resistant shoes in kitchen areas.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Must be able to work on a rotation schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $29.62-$46.69 per hour.