Job description

Strength Through Diversity

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday 8a-4p or 9a-5p position. This position requires in-person attendance, after a satisfactory performance, a hybrid schedule can be discussed.

Under the direction of the Medical Director(s), the Senior Dietitian 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 Senior Dietitian is responsible for activities that support patient focused care within their assigned patient units. The Senior Dietitian also participates in coordinating departmental initiatives and education programs. Adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives and policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1.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.
2. Develops population-specific skill set in clinical nutrition assessment.
3. Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
4. Provides quality nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.
5. 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.
6. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Communicates effectively with members of the health team.
7. Assists with the training and development of clinical nutrition staff.
8. Assist with discharge planning as needed.
9. Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation. Completes student evaluations.
10. Coordinates projects within the department, including providing education via nutrition-related inservices, interdepartmental nutrition education programs, lectures, and community-focused programs. Participates in external speaking events to promote service and education.
11. Assists with the development of and updates to nutrition education materials.
12. Presents department journal clubs.
13. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, with completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics)-accredited dietetic internship.

Certification: Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CRD) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from the NYS education department preferred, not required.

Skills and Competencies:
1. Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
2. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience:
2 years minimum of experience, including dietetic internship.
Experience in gastroenterology and nephrology specialty a plus

Licenses:
1. Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN)

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together and participate actively as a leader within the Mount Sinai Health System by:

• Serving as the primary resource management representative of the Mount Sinai leadership teams, committees, etc., and acting as the primary executive leader interface between Mount Sinai and key executives from the health systems’ vendors and partners.
• Engaging with relevant thought leaders and policy-makers at the federal and state levels, and representing the Health System as assigned.
• Using a lens of equity in establishing and promoting policies and procedures and providing opportunities for all to thrive.
• Confronting racist, sexist or other inappropriate behavior and challenges exclusionary organizational practices and serving as a role model to promote anti-racist behaviors.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care.

Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story!

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,661.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: In person

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