Registered Dietitian, RD - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Food Therapeutics - Full-time - Day

The Dietitian 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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, 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 healthcare team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs.  Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams and maintains working knowledge of malnutrition diagnostic criteria and treatment.
• 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.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team.
• Assists 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 projects within the department, including providing education via nutrition-related in services, interdepartmental nutrition programs, lectures, and community-focused programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required, NYS CDN preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience preferred
• Data Entry and computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Microsoft Outlook Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSB-NonRN

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $44.03 - $44.03 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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