Registered Dietitian - Outpatient Pediatric GI

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Dietitian. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing optimum nutritional care to patients admitted to inpatient units or in outpatient clinics. Care provided through nutrition screening, assessment, support, counseling, metabolic monitoring, and medical team communication. Act as an ambassador for nutrition services while delivering world class care.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial nutrition assessments and reassessments in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.
• Develops and implements evidence-based nutrition care plans tailored to patients medical conditions and needs.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention and follows up as patient needs change.
• Performs nutrition focused physical exams (NFPE) to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Document malnutrition using the PES (problem, etiology, sign/symptoms) format, as applicable.
• Functions as a resource person to interdisciplinary team concerning patients nutritional care.
• Educates patients and families on nutrition recommendations and interventions considering cultural needs and readiness to learn.
• Maintains readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Attends interdisciplinary team rounds and/or meetings as assigned.
• Manages parenteral nutrition support as assigned.
• Precepts, counsels and provides training to clinical nutrition staff members, dietetic interns, physician trainees and/or fellows as assigned.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain professional competency and stay current with the latest nutritional research and evidence-based practices.
• Participates in quality initiatives and data collection for outcome measures as assigned.
• Provides in-service education within the hospital or community setting as needed or requested.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision and values of the Nutrition Department and NYU Langone Health.
• Achieves a world class level of food and hospitality for our staff, patients, and guests.
• Ensures a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction by facilitating a positive work environment, open lines of communication and culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) 1200 hour dietetic internship program with emphasis on clinical applications.
• Eligible to sit for RDN exam approved through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential – must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) – must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required Licenses: Dietetics-Nutrition-NYS, Registered Dietitian.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package supporting any stage of life – career development, starting a family, saving for retirement.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time‑off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $92,845.26 - $117,142.89 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.