Registered Dietitian
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Plainview
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
**Req Number** 55387Job DescriptionJob DescriptionResponsible
for nutritional care of patients in assigned units. Plans,
assesses, implements, and evaluates patient nutritional care plan.
Assists in menu modifications and other nutritional related
functions.Job Responsibility+ Interviews patient and/or family for
nutritional history, obtains patient food preferences, assesses
patients, and documents in patients' medical record.+ Conducts
nutritional assessment, develops and implements patient specific
care plans, and assists in recommending nutrition care plans to
medical staff for review and consideration.+ Assists in
recommending therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental
feedings to physicians for patients, and ensures accuracy of diet
order received by checking against physician's order.+ Calculates
nutrient content of tube feeding and dietary intakes as ordered by
physicians.+ Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to
patients and their families.+ Assists with changes to patient's
menu, including patient food preferences, and the development of
standardized recipes, as well as assists in overseeing food service
workers in proper food handing and portion control.+ Reports any
malfunctioning of equipment, which may interfere with safe and
smooth operations.+ Prepares, presents, and conducts individual and
group education classes, and refers clients to community services,
as needed.+ Develops and utilizes effective lines of communication
regarding nutrition information within the program and community.+
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted
here are considered essential functions of the job under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but
considered related are not essential functions.Job Qualification+
Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education
and related experience.+ Current Registered Dietician Certification
with the Commissions on Dietetic Registration in New York State
required, plus specialized certifications as needed.+ 1-3 years of
relevant experience, required.
Keywords: Northwell Health, New Rochelle , Registered Dietitian, Healthcare , Plainview, New York
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