Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship.
Minimum 0 years of experience, with completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship.
Registered Dietitian (RD) certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registration-eligible status, with RD exam completion required within 3 months of hire.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' nutritional status using electronic medical records and interdisciplinary team input.
Document findings in the medical record according to policy.
Provide quality nutrition counseling to patients and families as needed.
Assess and adjust nutrition care plans based on effectiveness and patient needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate with healthcare team members.
Assist with discharge planning as required.
Precept dietetic interns and provide feedback for their evaluations.
Engage in departmental projects, including nutrition education and community programs.
Benefits
Participation in a collective bargaining unit (SEIU 1199-MSW).
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Involvement in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Access to a supportive work environment focused on patient care.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Registered Dietitian (RD)-Food Service Therapeutics-Mount Sinai West-Full Time, Days
Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. Assesses the nutritional status of patients and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients nutritional needs. Provides nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated. The dietitian is responsible for activities that support patient-focused care within their assigned patient units. Adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives, and policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs. Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams.
Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
Provides quality nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.
Evaluates nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed. Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team.
Assists with discharge planning as needed.
Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation. Provides feedback for incorporation into student evaluations.
Participates in projects within the department, including providing education via nutrition-related inservices, interdepartmental nutrition programs, lectures, and community-focused programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution, with completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics)-accredited dietetic internship.
Minimum 0 years experience + completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics)-accredited dietetic internship.
Must be a registered dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registration-eligible, having completed a dietetic internship from an ACEND-accredited program. If registration-eligible, must pass RD exam within 3 months of hire.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $44.34 - $44.34 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, BPT - Food Service Therapeutics - WST, Mount Sinai West
About Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is a hospital network based in New York City. It was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The hospital has been ranked among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is known for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Mount Sinai Hospital is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has a staff of over 7,000 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
