Registered Dietitian - Einstein Medical Center - Part Time - 16hrs Weekly

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Job Details Registered Dietitian - Einstein Medical Center - Part Time - 16hrs Weekly Job Description: Primary Responsibilities: Provides appropriate medical nutrition therapy goals for patients throughout the organization. Educates patients regarding their diet/nutrition plan for discharge when needed. Serves as a nutrition resource to physicians, nursing staff, and other health care team members. Participates in patient care rounds. Essential Functions Acts as the patient’s primary advocate for all aspects of nutrition care. Assesses nutrition needs for patients receiving enteral and parenteral feedings, and/or eating based on age and disease specific requirements. Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of nutrition interventions for patients based on departmental policies and procedures. Provides nutrition education to patients, families, and/or caregivers as needed. Educates and acts as a resource for students, residents, medical staff, nursing, and other healthcare team members regarding nutrition support practices. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently utilizing Jefferson’s core values. Communicates clearly and effectivel...