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Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II
Clinical Dietitian Nutrition IIATD Technology LLC • New York, NY, United States
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Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II

Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II

ATD Technology LLC • New York, NY, United States
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Job Summary :

  • Fully competent, experienced dietitian who can cover all patient care units including critical care (ICU and PICU).
  • Provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients of all ages.
  • Assesses nutrition needs, develops, implements / revaluates care plans for patients of all ages.
  • Educates patients and family members.
  • Communicates patient issues to the health care team.
  • Modifies diet orders and makes recommendations for enteral feeding modifications and nutrition supplements.

Job Responsibilities : Nutritional Care :

  • Provides comprehensive nutrition care to assigned patients by assessing nutritional needs, developing, implementing, and re-evaluating nutritional care plans. Modifies diet orders.
  • Provides coverage of all inpatient units. Outpatient : Attends and participates in multidisciplinary rounds for all designated clinics. Provides cross-coverage for other outpatient areas as assigned.
  • Performs initial nutrition screening of patients and determines patient nutrition risk level classification (e.g. low, moderate or high risk) on assigned units according to established nutrition care policy. Outpatient : Responds to referring to clinician, patient, family or the care giver regarding nutrition related issues within 24 hours of notification.
  • Completes comprehensive nutrition assessment of patients who are at high or moderate nutrition risk within twenty-four to forty-eight hours of admission. Using the Nutrition Care Process, determines nutrition diagnosis, evaluates nutrition requirements, and develops nutrition care according to established nutrition care plan. Outpatient : Completes comprehensive nutrition assessment of all patients seen on day of initial visit.
  • Completes nutrition assessment of low nutrition risk patients on assigned patient units within seven days of admission according to established nutrition care policy.
  • Calculate patient nutrition requirements using standardized formulas (i.e., determine estimated calorie, fluid, protein requirements).
  • Initiates and recommend diet and / or diet changes and appropriate enteral formulas and nutrition supplements to the physician or nurse practitioner, when needed, to meet patients' calorie-protein requirements.
  • Recommends nutrition support consultation when patient is unable to meet nutritional needs through p.o. intake.
  • Monitors changes in patient's nutrition status and evaluates ongoing appropriateness of diet prescription through meal rounds, and calorie counts.
  • Completes timely nutrition reassessments / follow ups according to patients' nutrition risk level and established nutrition care policy.
  • Arranges for enteral feeding for outpatient / home care services as needed, prior to patient discharge. Outpatient : Coordinates the delivery of nutritional supplements to patient's home, obtains prior authorization number from Medicaid, submits a prescription for supplements and supplies appropriate documentation.
  • Refers patients to other services such as GI Nutrition Services, Social Services, Speech Therapy, and Integrative medicine as needed prior to discharge.

    • Required Skills & Experience :

  • Two (2) - four (4) years of experience.
  • Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Possesses familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Ability to build strong customer relationships.
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Demonstrated analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

    • Preferred Skills & Experience :

  • Oncology experience

    • Required Education :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.

    • Preferred Education :

  • Master's Degree.

    • Required Certifications & Licensure :

  • Certified Dietitian Nutritionist within 12 months of employment (New York only. Not required for NJ positions).
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

    • ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.

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