Clinical Dietitian

Sign‐On Incentives:Up to $10,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.Job Responsibilities Identify patients at nutritional risk by utilizing evidence‐based screening criteria and clinical judgmentRespond promptly to nutrition consults ordered by healthcare providers or requested by patients and multidisciplinary team membersAssess the nutritional status of inpatients and outpatients through comprehensive evaluation of medical history, lab data, dietary intake, and physical examinationDevelop and implement individualized, interdisciplinary nutrition care plans tailored to patient needs and clinical conditionsProvide nutrition education and counseling to patients and caregivers on prescribed diets, dietary modifications, and therapeutic nutrition interventionsConduct follow‐up evaluations to monitor patient progress and assess the effectiveness of nutrition care plans, making adjustments as necessaryCollaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals through informal communication and formal interdisciplinary care conferencesSupervise, mentor, and evaluate dietetic interns by providing assigned learning experiences and feedback to support their professional developmentDeliver educational presentations and training sessions on nutrition‐related topics to healthcare professionals, community groups, and other stakeholdersCollect and analyze quality improvement data related to nutrition services and participate in developing action plans to enhance care quality and patient outcomesParticipate actively in departmental and hospital‐wide task forces, committees, and initiatives to support continuous improvement and organizational goalsAssume additional responsibilities as assigned to support the clinical nutrition program and contribute to the overall mission of the healthcare facilityPosition QualificationsMinimum Required :Masters Degree from an accredited dietetics program (a bachelor's degree will be accepted for those who are grandfathered in based on the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (those who graduated with their bachelor's degree in an accredited dietetics program prior to January 1, 2024)Successful completion of a supervised practice program for nutritionMust be eligible to sit for the registration examination for Dietitians.Preferred :Previous clinical experience in an acute care teaching facility.License/CertificationMinimum Required :Eligibility for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.Successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians within 6 months of hire date.Obtains NYS certification as a dietitian‐nutritionist (CDN) within 1 (one) year of hire or after passing the Registration Examination for dietitians.Preferred :Registered Dietitian#IND1Work EnvironmentWork is performed both in office settings and directly on patient care units, often requiring close collaboration and proximity with other employees. The nursing units are typically busy and can involve working in confined spaces with a high level of activity. When entering isolation rooms, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory to ensure safety for both staff and patients.Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient InformationAll ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4