Dietitian 2

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dietitian 2 to join our healthcare team, bringing expertise in clinical nutrition and patient-centered care. In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and will assist in the food and nutrition program operations including:

• Developing, planning, and approving diets and menus.
• Consulting with healthcare providers on individual diet therapy

programs to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions.

• Identifying and recommending activities to improve and

maintain individuals' nutritional health.

• Providing nutritional care instructions and information to

individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains individuals records in accordance with program standards and requirements; and documents and updates individuals information, such as diet histories and plans, and modifications prescribed by physicians.
• Performs standardized dietetic care tasks, such as nutrition screenings and assessments on low-risk individuals.
• Observes individuals at mealtimes; records and reports observations, including eating habits and reactions to food and special diets; and consults with supervisor and treatment staff regarding changes in individuals’ diet and nutrition goals.
• Provides standard nutrition information and instruction on diets and food preparation activities to individuals, families, and healthcare staff.
• Inspects or supervises food preparation, handling, service areas, and meals; and assists in identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with prescribed diets, menus, standards, and requirements.
• Monitors and maintains food service and supply inventories.
• Serves as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team; completes nutrition screenings and assessments; consults with healthcare providers on individual diet therapy programs to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions; and identifies and recommends regimens to improve and maintain individuals’ nutritional health.
• Develops, plans, and/or approves diets and menus, including changes and substitutions; initiates actions to modify menus based on individual preferences and concerns; and coordinates and supervises recipe development and standardization.
• Provides nutritional care instructions, information, training, and consultation services to individuals and families; healthcare, direct care, and food and nutrition staff; and community-based programs on nutrition therapy, menu planning, and food preparation, sanitation, and safety procedures
• may supervise Dietitian Technicians, Dietitians 1, and a small food preparation and service program(s) and staff; and perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Requirements

Candidates from outside and within State Service may be

considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited

Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Dietitian 2 if

they have:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition and have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of a RD

Pay: $66,951.00 - $85,138.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person