Dietitian - Clinical

Registered Dietician

Monitors patients for and provides education on food/drug interactions. Records food and drug interactions in the education section. Consults with physicians regarding appropriate diet modification.

-Screens and assesses patients in an accurate and timely manner based on levels of care; determines patients' nutritional needs and status and provides follow-up care.

-Interviews patients and/or their families to obtain history of food habits and preferences.

-Interprets pertinent laboratory, physical and social data in the medical record, as it applies to nutrition care.

-Provides nutrition education and records patient's diet and diet instructions and the patient's understanding of the diet in the education section.

-Modifies patient menus as needed.

Education: Graduate from accredited college/university with a degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition. Master's degree preferred.

Certifications & Licensure: New York State Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a "Dietitian-Nutritionist". Registration by the Commissions on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian Primary Source Verification. AHA BLS preferred.

Location: Bronx, NY, 10467