Req Number 139790Responsible for nutritional care of patients in assigned units. Plans, assesses, implements and evaluates patient nutritional care plan. Documents nutrition care plans in patient medical record, according to hospital policies and procedures. Assist in menu modifications and other nutritional related functions.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history.
Obtains patient food preferences.
Assesses patients and documents in patients' medical record, according to
hospital policies and procedures.
Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.
Recommends therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to
physicians for patients.
Ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician's order.
Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes
(calorie counts) as ordered by physicians.
Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.
Provides written material as needed and according to prescribed diet.
Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with changes to patient's menu, including
patient food preferences, and development of standardized recipes.
Assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and
portion control.
Reports any malfunctioning of equipment which may interfere with a safe and
smooth operation.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection
and reporting on results.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential FunctionsREQUIREDEXPERIENCE ANDQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics, required.
Registered Dietitian (RD) within three (3) months of date of hire, required.
Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, preferred.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $45-$70/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
