Registered Dietitian

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.Learn more aboutNYULangoneOrthopedic Hospital, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTubeandInstagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Dietitian. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing optimum nutritional care to patients admitted to general medical, surgical or pediatric units through nutrition screening, assessment, support, counseling, metabolic monitoring, and medical team communication. Functions as a resource person to Nutrition students/residents and medical team regarding the nutritional management of patients.Job Responsibilities: * Provides assistance and contributes new ideas to the department. Recognizes when help is needed by others and volunteers assistance. Takes a leadership role by setting a good example for others and provides guidance. Gives clear and accurate instruction regarding patient's nutritional care to Food Service Worker and other health team members; follows up to ensure instructions are being adhered to. Notifies unit when on vacation and provides information regarding coverage. Identifies areas that require improvement and initiates change. Volunteers for special projects. Reports to Dir. Food & Nutrition and Follows the chain of command to resolve all issues. * Plans work assignments accordingly and utilizes time effectively. Responds to calls/pages as soon as possible, especially those from the Diet Office. Demonstrates the ability to recognize, establish, and deal with priorities promptly. Willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate departmental and patient care needs. Coordinates assignments to achieve an efficient and productive work schedule. Submits productivity reports on a timely basis. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Assesses patient's nutritional status/risk effectively and plans appropriate treatment accordingly. Uses established criteria to assess patients within time frames outlined in department policy and assigns a risk level. Documents initial intervention and follow-up in the medical record (with ICIS reference) or in ICIS directly in accordance with departmental policy. Responds to nutrition consults within time frames outlined in departmental policy and documents in the medical records. Reviews the medical records for factors that may affect nutrient intake and requirements, or nutritional status. Obtains nutrition or diet histories from patient and/or patient's families to determine food consumption patterns, nutrition knowledge, and dietary compliance when appropriate. Accurately determines energy and nutrient requirements based on age, sex, state of health, and level of activity at initial intervention and upon reassessment as appropriate. Identifies desired outcome of nutrition care, verifies that each nutrition-related problem listed in the medical record has been addressed. Provides patients and/or patient families with nutrition counseling and educat