Registered Dietitian (Part Time)

About the role

To provide medical nutrition therapy which will enhance the health and well-being of individuals. Provides medical nutrition therapy to individuals and agency staff. Develops specialized diets to aid in the management of medical conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, celiac disease, hyperlipidemia, and other medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutritional assessments including dietary history, medical history, anthropometric measurement, biochemical assessment, and pharmaceutical assessment as needed to determine nutrition requirements.
• Completes comprehensive nutritional assessments and follow-up progress notes. Documentation is completed according to nutrition department protocol.
• Recommends specialized diets to primary care physician. Obtains signed diet orders and trains residential staff regarding implementation of the diet orders.
• Makes and returns phone calls, emails, and faxes. Tracks lab work. Follows protocol for updating diet and sending out to appropriate team members.
• Provides collateral intervention regarding the nutritional needs and health concerns of the individual according to the treatment plan.
• Participates in scheduled supervisory sessions.
• Assists in assignments as instructed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Ensures that work-related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff. Observes and reports any unsafe acts or potentially hazardous work environments immediately to supervisor and/or safety committee.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• NYS Department of Education Certification mandatory.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with I/DD population preferred.

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and scanners. Essential functions involve reviewing documents, entering, and retrieving information, and communicating with employees and other stakeholders. The employee may occasionally maintain a stationary work position for periods of time, move throughout the workplace, and lift or transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Values

• Embraces diversity in backgrounds and experiences for every person in every community. Strives to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish.
• Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.