Dietitian

Job description

The Dietitian provides quality patient care in collaboration with the Nutrition Services Manager. He or she identifies patient needs and participates with the direct care team in the development and execution of the Multidisciplinary Care Plan. Compiles and evaluates data in preparing Nutritional Assessments and Care Planning in compliance with established Standards of Practice. Evaluates patients at nutritional risk and provides appropriate nutritional intervention. Assists as needed in preparation and distribution of meals. na EDUCATION: Minimum: LICENSE: Minimum: - BS in Dietetics plus 1 yr. internship or equivalent - NYS Dietetics-Nutrition License - Registered with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Minimum: SKILLS: Preferred: - Experience in diet therapy and food service management in a health care facility. - Required to be self-motivated to take responsibility for nutritional care of all assigned customers; committed to work within time constraints - Able to work well with other disciplines and operational team members of Nutrition Services Department - Independent thinker - Able to work with best interest of patients'/residents' needs/wishes to ensure quality of life -...