Dietitian jobs in Schenectady, NY

SECTION I:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition management of all patients in assigned areas including nutritional assessment and development of nutrition care plan including enteral and parenteral nutrition support, goal implementation, and monitoring of patient outcome

SECTION II:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (Didactic Program for Dietetics) required. Master’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics preferred. 

• Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Completion of Dietetic Internship and Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 90 days of employment as dietitian if not credentialed at time of hire.

• Licensure with New York State as Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist is highly desirable.

• 1-2 years’ experience in hospital dietetics with progressing levels of responsibility in nutrition care areas is preferred.

SECTION III:

MAKING ELLIS EXCEPTIONAL (MEE) BEHAVIORS & STANDARDS

SECTION IV:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Completes nutrition assessment and other nutrition forms and enters it into patient’s medical record.  Documentation of the nutrition assessment and reassessment is based on ADIME (Assessment-Diagnosis-Intervention-Monitoring and Evaluation) format and utilizes standardized language from the International Dietetics and Nutrition terminology. 

• Visits in-patients, Skilled Nursing and rehabilitation facility residents, out-patients, and consulting services, particularly those at nutritional risk or on modified diets, enteral tube feedings, parenteral nutrition support, or with any special nutritional concerns.

• Records nutrition history, performs nutritional assessment and develops a nutrition care plan including in-patient care and information for discharge.  

• Communicates and documents plan of care to other health care team members, diet technicians, service response center staff and family members or care providers.   

• Provides in-service education and nutrition information for nutrition personnel, medical/dental staff, nutritional support service, community members and agencies.   

• Develops and teaches cardiac nutrition classes, adolescent healthy eating, support groups, and other education programs as assigned.

• Develops, implements and maintains nutrition care policies and procedures, diet manual, diet education materials in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The Joint Commission and State requirements.

• Lead diet technician in the day-to-day operations of the nutrition office and nursing home responsibilities.  Participate in the training of new Dietitians, and Dietetic Interns/students. 

• Participate in the development of diet technicians including recommendations for evaluations and discipline. 

• Complete Quality/ Performance Improvement assignments as requested by Clinical Nutrition Manager.   

• Maintain knowledge of current nutrition research.  Maintains professional portfolio for continuing education requirements for Registration purposes.

• Participate in the Dietetic Internship program mentoring Dietetic Interns when assigned.

• Provide clinical support in the Family Health Center, EHC and EH Outpatient nutrition counseling services as assigned.  Responsible for nutrition documentation and charging for services based on length of appointment.  Follows the standards outlined in the Outpatient Nutrition Services policy.

• Participates in community events/activities, public media interviews as assigned by Clinical Nutrition Manager.

• Meets annual nutrition competencies as assessed by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.

• In the event advanced or specialty certification is obtained (Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician), compensation will be increased to reflect advanced skill set.

Salary Range: $23.40-$33.93