Registered Dietitian - Feeding Program - St Mary's Healthcare System for Children : Job Details

The Registered Dietitian evaluates plans, implements and documents nutritional care based on program policies, procedures and regulatory standards through the application of the nutritional guidelines for clinic and day patients ranging in age from 0 - adolescence. Provides parent/staff education, assesses patient's progress and performs duties necessary for program development and research projects. Supports facility's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting facility standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes nutrition assessments and reassessments including documentation of changes on

nutritional progression or regression. Develops, implements and promotes quality, evidence -

based medical nutrition therapy to meet each patient's needs.

2. Completes documentation/reports accurately and in a timely manner according to policies.

3. Develops nutritional care plans and monitors day patient diets. Includes application of principles relative to child/adolescent growth in developing nutrition care plans.

4. Functions as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team by collaborating with other team

members.

5. Provides input into the design and implementation of weekly menus and special diets.

6. Creates material and educates families, team members and other healthcare professionals in

principles of nutrition and modifications of normal diet.

7. Collects weekly weights of day patients and recommends diet modification accordingly.

8. Develops weekend nutrition plan for day patients in collaboration with primary Feeding Therapists, Clinical Supervisor and families.

9. Attends family meetings, in-services, and department meetings and serves on a variety of

patient care and strategic planning committees, as assigned by the Director.

10. Calculates calorie count for day patients, as needed.

11. Provides consultation services to school, daycare, and extended family as needed.

12. Provides input and assists with G-tube management/reduction (as necessary) in collaboration with Nurse Practitioner, primary Feeding Therapists and Clinical Supervisor.

13. Completes productivity tracking sheet accurately and in a timely manner.

Formal education required:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.

Registered Dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

CDN licensed in NYS a plus.

Previous experience required:

Minimum of two year of health care experience in pediatric setting.

Computer proficiency.

Bilingual a plus.