Overview:
The Nutritionist works with the patient care team to develop a treatment approach that is evidence-based to ensure that patients meet their treatment and self-care management goals.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes healthy eating habits through the provision of nutritional assessment, diagnostic therapy, and counseling services, to educate people living with chronic diseases, specifically those who have diagnosed with diabetes or are at risk for diabetes to improve and prevent further complications of the disease.
- Develops an evidence-based treatment program promoting healthier eating habits.
- Educates patients and staff regarding necessary lifestyle modifications involved in diabetes management and control.
- Counsels patients on an individual basis regarding nutrition and behavior changes for desired outcomes.
- Conducts group sessions for weight management and diabetes self-management education, including education on the planning and preparation of food at home for these patients.
- Performs patient outreach to help meet HEDIS measures. Coordinates with supporting departments (i.e. referral) on nutrition services covered by insurance and performs patient outreach when applicable.
- Performs patient outreach to help meet HEDIS measures. Coordinates with supporting departments (i.e. referral) on nutrition services covered by insurance and performs patient outreach when applicable.
- Develops individualized plan of care for patients and documents the plan of care in the medical record.
- Participates in quality improvement activities related to disease management.
- Participates in in-service trainings, self-care management programs and other teaching/learning activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Masters degree in nutrition/dietetics required.
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Bilingual preferred
- Computer Literacy required.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Good organization skills and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Liccenses/Certifications:
- Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist by the State of New York
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) credentials preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending
- Involves transporting patients, material, or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 lbs.) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day.
- Work may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion
- Occupational risks include cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving/lifting/positioning patients, equipment or materials
- OSHA Category II no high-risk procedures, no procedures to obtain or process body fluids / minimum anticipated exposure. Work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, but may require performing unplanned exposure tasks
- Position may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).
One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center are an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.