Clinical Dietitian

City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Nutrition and Dietetics Work Shift: Day Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE, MON-FRI, WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-4 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 40 Pay Rate/Range: $79,000-87,000 Job Summary The Clinical Dietitian plans therapeutic diets in accordance with physicians' diagnoses and requirements of regulatory agencies.

The RDN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans, meets and counsels' patients on their nutritional needs and care, charts all nutrition-related information in the electronic medical record, and completes all patient assessments within required time frames.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates the technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the successful operations of the department including, where applicable, age specific competency. Demonstrates the ability to interview patient and/or family for nutritional history, obtains patient food preferences, assesses patients’ nutritional needs, formulates an appropriate nutrition intervention using the Nutrition Care Process, and documents in the electronic medical record.

Demonstrates the ability to work with the health care team to implement care plans and meet the patients’ nutritional needs. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and recommends/communicates therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians/nursing for patients, ensuring accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order.

Provides nutritional guidance, education and counseling to patients and their families as needed in accordance to the prescribed diet. Able to provide drug/nutrient interaction information to patients as needed. Demonstrates the ability to formulate menus for therapeutic diets based on the medical and physical condition of the patient and integrates patient menus with the basic institutional menu.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
5. Provides escort to customers when necessary. C. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:
6. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which processes and/or outcomes.
7. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self-development and knowledge.
8. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
9. Participates in annual competency assessment. D. BUDGET:
10. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
11. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment. E. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
12. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
13. Participates in committees and task forces as requested.
14. Performs other duties as assigned within classification.
15. Assists with the orientation process for new hires B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Demonstrates support of the mission and strategic action plan through the initiation and ongoing implementation/evaluation of department activities/plans. Part I: Hospital-Wide Standards A. Organizational: Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards. WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”

• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation. EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”
• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution. COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”
• Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, “How may I help you”?
• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.
• Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner, with-in twenty-four hours. APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times”
• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to hospital dress code policy.
• Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors. RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.”
• Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. (No Pass Zone).
• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns. EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.”
• Anticipate and address my patients’, families and visitors needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude.
• “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.
• Exit elevators to accommodate our patients’ first.
• Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact.
• Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field. Required or Masters Preferred Minimum of one year in an acute care setting. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Required or Will accept RD-eligible candidates with strong clinical skills (must obtain RD certification within 3 months of hire).

Preferred Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.