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Registered Dietitian FlexStaff Contract $60/hr
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$79,276 / year median in New York
+16% projected growth
Job Description
DIETICIAN - FLEXSTAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history. 2. Obtains patient food preferences. 3. Assesses patients and documents in patients' medical record, according to hospital policies and procedures. 4. Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration. 5. Recommends therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients. 6. Ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician's order. 7. Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes (calorie counts) as ordered by physicians. 8. Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families. Provides written material as needed and according to prescribed diet. 9. Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with changes to patient's menu, including patient food preferences, and development of standardized recipes. 10. Assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and portion control. 11. Reports any malfunctioning of equipment which may interfere with a safe and smooth operation. 12. Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection and reporting on results. 13. Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential FunctionsREQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 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. One year acute care experience preferred
- Additional Salary Detail The 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.