IMC Registered Dietitian
Brooklyn, NY
Soloh Partners
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
-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.

Job RESPONSIBILITES:
-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. I:\All_Depts\Human Resources\job description
-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.

Required Skills & Experience:
-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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-A minimum of One (1) year of clinical experience.