Registered Dietitian

Job Summary Provide in-depth nutritional assessment of nutritional status and needs and develop appropriate care plan to meet nutritional goals for patients at high nutritional risk or per policy. Assessment includes nutrition focused physical examination and identification of nutrition diagnosis(es) and etiology. Determines appropriate interventions and specific goals. Develops medical nutrition therapy care plan including discharge recommendations. Provide instructions on appropriate diet therapies to patients/family. Monitors progress towards resolution of nutrition diagnosis and achievement of goals. Actively participates as core team member in interdisciplinary coordinated patient care program and on committees for the development and revision of nutrition related policies and procedures. Essential Functions Triage assigned units daily to identify and prioritize patients requiring nutrition visit as per department standards (CBORD /Epic review) Completes nutrition consults within policy time frames. Assesses nutritional status and needs, and develops appropriate interventions and care plan through review of the medical record, medical diagnosis and history, labs/ medications Performs accurate Nutrition Focused Physical Exam to identify signs of nutritional deficiency or malnutrition on all patients determined by departmental policy. Identifies patients meeting ASPEN/AND criteria for malnutrition or at high risk for malnutrition and communicates assessment and plan with the interdisciplinary team as needed. Determines appropriate nutrition diagnosis(es) and identifies the corresponding etiology and evidence; formulates appropriate PES statement(s) for each patient seen. Chooses the appropriate number of nutrition diagnoses based on patient assessment (1-3). Formulates appropriate plan of care and goals of care, listing interventions and recommendations through continuum of care to alleviate the signs and symptoms of the nutritional diagnosis, and ultimately resolve the identified problem. When appropriate, designs a parenteral solution prescription for a patient using the types of amino acid/ dextrose solutions, lipid emulsions, electrolytes and other compounds available. Monitors implementation of and evaluates efficacy of nutrition care plan to determine if patient has achieved or is making progress toward the established goals. Evaluates patient/caregiver need for nutrition counseling. Provides appropriate counseling/education using method/materials to maximize comprehension and achieve desired outcomes including adherence to nutrition recommendations and enhanced quality of life. Documents consults, comprehensive/initial assessments, care plans, calorie counts, malnutrition assessments, follow-up/progress notes, and counseling in medical record to provide record of intervention and recommendations. Qualifications BS Required MS Preferred Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Required Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co