Per Diem Dietitian-Food Service Therapeutics-Mount Sinai West-Days ( 8:30am-4:30pm )

Per Diem Dietitian-Mount Sinai West

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. Assesses the nutritional status of patients and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs.  Provides nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.  The Dietitian is responsible for activities that support patient focused care within their assigned patient units.  Adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives and policies and procedures.

• Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary health care team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs.  
• Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.        
• Provides quality nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.       
• Evaluates nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed. Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient.                 
• Evaluates and assesses the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and provides recommendations as indicated.     
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Communicates effectively with members of the health team.          
• Assist with discharge planning as needed.          
• Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation. Provides feedback for incorporation into student evaluations.   
• Participates in community focused education programs.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

0- 2 years experience, including dietetic internship.

 

Non-Bargaining Unit, BPT - Food Service Therapeutics - WST, Mount Sinai West

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