Registered Dietician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess patients based on level of care and determine nutritional needs/status.
• Provide nutritional follow-up and ongoing patient care.
• Interview patients/families regarding food habits and preferences.
• Review and interpret laboratory, physical, and social information relevant to nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition education to patients/residents and families.
• Document diet instructions, education, and patient understanding in the medical record.
• Monitor and educate patients regarding food/drug interactions.
• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
• Modify patient menus as needed.
• Provide nutritional care across different populations and disease states.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Top 3 Non-Negotiable Skills:

• Registered Dietitian credential/registration.
• New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist certification.
• Clinical nutrition assessment and patient education experience.

Requirement:

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Experience in Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) and/or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environments.
• Experience with PointClickCare, SigmaCare, MDS 3.0, or similar electronic medical charting systems.
• Experience with electronic menu systems such as CBORD, NetMenu, or GeriMenu.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• AHA BLS preferred.
• Experience working with patients from diverse populations and disease states.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary teams and performance improvement activities.