Dietitian - Level III (Provisional Appointment) - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

About NYC Health + Hospitals:

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts:

8:00 A.M 4:00 P.M

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under the direction of the coordinating manager and in coordination with the weight management / bariatric physician, provides medical nutrition therapy to adult patients in the weight management / bariatric practices. The dietitian follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures and participates in all interdisciplinary activities as a member of the healthcare team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The dietitian level III is charged with and responsible for:

Provides nutrition services for facility-based weight management / bariatric program

Documents care plans, consultations, recommendations and follow-up interventions in the electronic medical record

• in the development and implementation of medical nutritional therapy protocols which include our nutritional assessment based in diet history, clinical data, and educational and social needs

Reviews clinical and laboratory data to formulate a weight management care plan

Educates and counsels patients on the nutritional management of chronic diseases with an emphasis on obesity, pre-diabetes, and hypertension

Provides extensive education on diet using motivational interviewing techniques

Consult with other team members as necessary, including physicians and clinical psychologist

Participates in hospital wide health fairs, staff health challenges, and community-based outreach programs

• culturally sensitive educational materials and facilitates educational groups, shared medical appointments for program participants with attention to literacy levels and diverse patient population needs
• nutrition classes, cooking demonstrations, and lectures as needed

Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement activities as assigned

Reports problems to immediate supervisor and recommends ways to improve nutritional services

Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to Assignment Level I

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or,

2. Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

For appointment to Assignment Level II

1. Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

For appointment to Assignment Levels III and IV

1. Registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

Special Note for Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility:

Under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities, as outlined in Section 483.60 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations all newly-hired Dietitians, Levels I-IV assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility, are required to have New York State Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), as a Dietitian-Nutritionist at the time of hire. Dietitians, Levels I-IV hired prior to November 28, 2016, assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility are required to obtain New York State Certification, issued by the NYSED, as a Dietitian-Nutritionist on or before November 28, 2021.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs