Nutritionist (Neonatal RD)

Job Description

Performs nutritional activities of the department. Coordinates educational needs for program development and creation of training materials. Performs patient assessments and counseling, as needed. Responsible for patient assessments for premature infants and neonates. Responsible for providing patient care to infants in the NICU and in the outpatient setting of NICU graduates. Promotes care using evidence-based practice to optimize patient care.

The Registered Dietician selected for this role is responsible for inpatient NICU work at Cohen Children's Medical Center and outpatient work in a NICU Clinic which is located in Manhasset. Must have NICU experience.

Inpatient Location: Cohen Children's Medical Center 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Outpatient Clinic: 225 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11021

Shift Expectation: Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Job Responsibility

• Develops program policies and guidelines and develops patient educational materials.
• Evaluates program outcomes and developing annual program goals.
• Identifies high risk nutritional status; follows up on findings; interprets records statistics for population.
• Provides nutritional counseling to women with diabetes pre-conception, antepartum and postpartum.
• Assesses nutritional and educational needs of patient's being sensitive to cultural differences, preferences and educational barriers.
• Documents nutrition information discussed, written materials provided and evaluation of patient's receptiveness and comprehension of the education provided.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Registered Dietician Certification with the Commissions on Dietetic Registration in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• NICU experience and experience working with premature infants preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail
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