A well-known homecare organization in New York is seeking a Registered Dietician to join their team. This position involves providing essential nutrition care within patients' homes across various boroughs, making a tangible difference in individuals' health and well-being.
About the Opportunity :
- Hybrid or Remote : Field
- Schedule : Part-time; 9am-5pm; 3 days per week
- Setting : Homecare
- Contract Length : 13 weeks, with the potential for extension
Responsibilities :
The Registered Dietician will be responsible for :
Conducting assessments of patients' nutritional needsInterviewing patients and / or families to obtain dietary history and goalsPreparing and documenting nutritional assessments and care plansMonitoring and evaluating nutritional therapies and food-drug interactionsCoordinating care through interdisciplinary team meetings and consultationsConducting daily home visits and utilizing public or private transport as neededParticipating in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programsQualifications :
1+ years of experience as a Registered DieticianBachelor's Degree or higher in Dietetics or a related fieldNew York State License as a Registered DieticianCurrent registration with NYS Department of Education in NutritionCertification in Basic Life Support, including CPR (AHA)Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote)Strong communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and make informed decisionsAttention to detail and accuracy in documentationDesired Skills :
Some knowledge of home care regulationsExperience with EPIC EMR