Job Details
Job Summary
Monitors patients for and provides education on food and drug interactions. Records food and drug interactions in the education section. Consults with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
Job Responsibilities
-
Screens and assesses patients accurately and in a timely manner based on levels of care
-
Determines patients’ nutritional needs and status and provides follow-up care
-
Interviews patients and/or families to obtain food history, habits, and preferences
-
Interprets relevant laboratory, physical, and social data from the medical record as it relates to nutrition care
-
Provides nutrition education and documents diet instructions and patient understanding in the education section
-
Modifies patient menus as needed
Required Skills & Experience
-
Minimum of one (1) year of experience
Preferred Skills & Experience
-
Two (2) years of experience
Required Education
-
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition
Preferred Education
-
Master’s degree
Required Certifications & Licensure
-
Post-Acute Locations:
-
New York State Certification issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Dietitian-Nutritionist
-
-
Acute Locations:
-
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (Primary Source Verification required)
-
Preferred Certifications & Licensure
-
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Special Note – Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) Dietitians
Under Medicare and Medicaid regulations (42 CFR §483.60), all newly hired dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facilities must hold New York State Certification issued by NYSED as a Dietitian-Nutritionist at the time of hire.
Pay Rate
$56.14 - $61.02/hour
About us :
At MedCadre , we’re dedicated collaborators, bridging the gap between top-tier professionals and healthcare organizations that prioritize excellence. By fostering transparent communication and leveraging deep industry expertise, we build enduring partnerships rooted in trust.
For more relevant healthcare job opportunities, please visit our website: MedCadre Careers
