Dietitian PT/PD at Ellis Medicine – Schenectady , New York

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.

Requirements:

• Completion of Bachelor and/or Masters’ of Science degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (Didactic Program for Dietetics).
• Completion of Dietetic Internship and Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 90 days of employment as dietitian or current Registered Dietitian.
• Certification with New York State as Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist is highly desirable.
• Recommended but not necessary to have One (1) - two (2) years' experience in hospital dietetics with progressing levels of responsibility in nutrition care areas.

Responsibilities:

• 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 to 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, JCAHO, and State requirements.
• Lead Diet Rechnician 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 internship program mentoring Dietetic Interns when assigned.
• Provide clinical support in the Family Health Center, EHC and EH Outpatient nutrition counseling services. 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.
• Completes annual nutrition competencies on all age specific populations and other assigned competencies per hospital and Clinical Nutiriton Manager.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $26.44-$ 38.52 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.