Registered Dietitian - FlexStaff Contract $60/hr

Req Number 197844

DIETICIAN - FLEXSTAFF CONTRACT 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.

1. Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.

2. Recommends therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to

physicians for patients.

1. Ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician's order.

2. Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes

(calorie counts) as ordered by physicians.

1. Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.

Provides written material as needed and according to prescribed diet.

1. Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with changes to patient's menu, including

patient food preferences, and development of standardized recipes.

1. Assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and

portion control.

1. Reports any malfunctioning of equipment which may interfere with a safe and

smooth operation.

1. Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection

and reporting on results.

1. Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

REQUIRED 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. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $45.00-$70.00/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.