NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide and evaluate nutritional care services to patients on assigned units and assigned consults. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Participates in all activities as a member of the healthcare team.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interviews patients/significant others to obtain nutrition history, review medical records data. and complete nutrition assessments, reassessments, and malnutrition assessments according to the Evidence Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
2. Documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in the ADIME fonnat utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
3. Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including discharge instructions, to inpatients and/or families and document nutrition intervention in EMR.
4. Considers cultural and religious food preferences, language barriers, physical disabilities and age group when performing assessment or providing MNT.
5. Determines malnutrition according to hospital approved criteria, documents and communications to the physician as per policy.
6. Responsible for all aspects of patient nutrition care and education.
7. Consults with members of the medical team regarding the nutritional needs of the patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

For appointment to Assignment Level I
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or,
2. Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

For appointment to Assignment Level II
1. Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

For appointment to Assignment Levels III and IV
1. Registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

Special Note for Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility:
Under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities, as outlined in Section 483.60 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations all newly-hired Dietitians, Levels I-IV assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility, are required to have New York State Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), as a Dietitian-Nutritionist at the time of hire. Dietitians, Levels I-IV hired prior to November 28, 2016, assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility are required to obtain New York State Certification, issued by the NYSED, as a Dietitian-Nutritionist on or before November 28, 2021.

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATION FOR THE JOB:
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major In Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition In a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
2. Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: ENY-04112022-0080