Clinical Dietitian-Reg, New York

Overview:
By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

 

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details:
Responsibilities:

The Clinical Dietitian assesses the hospitalized patient's nutrition status and provides the appropriate nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team

Provides nutrition education to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s).

Develops appropriate recommendations for nutrition intervention; documents assessments and reassessments, and associated care plans in the electronic medical record.

Displays competence with identification of malnutrition and performing nutrition-focused physical exams. 

Participates with interdisciplinary meetings, hospital committees, community events, and designated focus groups.

Communicates with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, MLP's, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care.  

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required, Master Degree preferred.

Must be registered by the AND (CDR), which includes completion of an approved Dietetic Internship program. NYS- CDN required within one year of start date.    

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED. Hospital Information Management Systems (EPIC & CBORD) knowledge preferred. Must be flexible with work assignments and able to work in a labor intensive work environment.

Three to five years of clinical dietetic experience, working as an RD in a  hospital-setting required.

Posted Salary Range:
USD $37.85 - USD $50.40 /Hr.

:
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.