IMC - Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Position

-Proficiency with Office PC's, Desktops, and Laptop software in addition to familiarity with Microsoft Office softwares to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. -Understand menu management software and electronic medical systems, or have previous experience and knowledge of these systems; specifically CBORD and Meditech. -Use critical thinking and problem solving skills. -Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple tasks as assigned. -Good interpersonal skills a must. -Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. -Good written and verbal communication skills. -Position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking, sitting, hearing, lifting, and bending throughout the workday. -May include some repetitive motions.

-A minimum of One (1) year of clinical experience.

-Completion of a Bachelor's degree granted by an accredited college/university. -Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).

-Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) with a minimum of One Thousand (1,000) supervised practice hours. -Proof of passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with current Registered Dietitian status. -Participates in continuing educational requirements to maintain registration. Completion of Fifteen (15) continuing education credits annually and copies of certificates provided to Clinical Nutrition Manager/Patient Experience Manager.

-Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) in state of New York.

The dietitian plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to up to date clinical standards and judgement. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team and acts as a liaison between the dietary patient services staff and medical team. Screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk and completes nutritional assessments on in-patient units assigned or based on departmental needs. Exercises independent judgement under the general supervision of the Patient Experience Manager/Clinical Nutrition Manager and General Manager of Food and Nutrition Services. Must adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.

-Prints and reviews of status boards from electronic medical record data daily to determine patient caseload based on criteria outlined in policies and procedures. -Completes assessments, reassessments, and screenings based on priority level. -Reviews the medical record and confers with the patient, family, and staff to evaluate patient's nutritional status. -Consults with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician's Assistants on appropriate nutrition interventions and care plans for patients. -Assesses patients' nutritional status and documents according to established standards from credentialed sources in combination with clinical judgement. -Assesses, re-assesses, and follows up on patients based on timeframes outlined in policies and procedures. -Incorporates the Nutrition Care Process standards when completing assessments. -Utilizes the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam on patients, when appropriate, to accurately assess patients at risk for malnutrition. -Interact professionally with patient/family. Provides nutrition counseling/education to patients and family members based on patient's diet order, per Physician's request, and/or per patient requests. -Participates in medical/discharge rounds on an "as needed" basis. -Completes nutritional assessments/counseling in out-patient clinic areas as needed or assigned. -Completes daily productivity and submits information to Clinical Nutrition Manager/Patient Experience Manager each day worked. -Completes test tray audits, or other audits as assigned, for food and nutrition services to evaluate quality standards. -Participate in Performance Improvement activities as required. -Assists in orienting and in-servicing new employees to department as required. -Maintains a good working relationship with all hospital staff and volunteers. -Conducts in-service as requested to hospital staff and the community. -Assists in developing and implementing patient nutrition care programs and ensures consistency of programs. -Involved in nutrition programs and efforts within the hospital and community. -Treats patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. -Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. -Performs and assists with other duties as required.