Dietitian Lvl. IV, Gotham Health East New York - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under direction with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, participates in and/or organizes, plans and directs the operational activities of the dietary department in a hospital or institution. In addition to performing the duties of the lower Assignment Levels at a more difficult and responsible level, performs the following:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under direction with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, participates in and/or organizes, plans and directs the operational activities of the dietary department in a hospital or institution. In addition to performing the duties of the lower Assignment Levels at a more difficult and responsible level, performs the following:

• Participates in the formulation of internal regulations and procedural guidelines for the operation of the dietary service.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of annual personnel service budget, including budget for new equipment.
• Conducts research and investigates studies regarding new developments in dietetics and the use of modified or special diets in the treatment of disease.
• Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates ongoing quality assurance measures and ensures proper follow-up
• Makes nutritional assessments. Interviews clients and/or their families to obtain history of food habits and preferences. Explains diet to clients and/or their families and monitors reaction to diet.
• Interprets laboratory, physical and social data in medical records.
• Monitors clients for and evaluates food/drug interactions. Consults physicians about appropriate menu modifications. Assists with preparation of nutritional analysis of general and therapeutic cycle menus.
• Prepares client nutritional care plans.
• Directs service of client diets. Generally, interacts with food service managers in the preparation of food, as indicated by master menu, standard recipes and census requirements.
• May inspect kitchen areas to ensure that proper standards are maintained in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and checks the quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and palatability of food. May instruct and supervise staff working in kitchens, cafeterias and dining rooms to ensure maintenance of premises and equipment in good sanitary condition.
• Participates in testing new recipes and reports results for possible inclusion in department recipe manual.
• Counsels clients and/or their families in the preparation of special therapeutic or modified diets at home.
• Maintains records and writes reports.
• Prepares nutritional assessments, nutritional care and discharge plans and records nutritional data in medical records; documents follow-up plan of care in medical records.
• Supervises the receipt, storage and distribution of food and other supplies.
• Participates in nutritional training of field placement students.
• Participates in rounds with patient health care team.
• Directs service of patient diets. Instructs and supervises cooks and cook s helpers in the preparation and distribution of food, as indicated by master menu, standard recipes and census and portion control requirements.
• Maintains liaison with community organizations relating to nutrition education and/or information; may participate in nutritional community health fairs

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to Assignment Level I

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or,

2. Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

For appointment to Assignment Level II

1. Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

For appointment to Assignment Levels III and IV

1. Registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

Special Note for Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility:

Under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities, as outlined in Section 483.60 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations all newly-hired Dietitians, Levels I-IV assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility, are required to have New York State Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), as a Dietitian-Nutritionist at the time of hire. Dietitians, Levels I-IV hired prior to November 28, 2016, assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility are required to obtain New York State Certification, issued by the NYSED, as a Dietitian-Nutritionist on or before November 28, 2021.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs