What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Brooklyn Hospital Center?
The Dietitian conducts assessments, nutritional planning and education of HV-positive patients. This includes addressing nutritional requirements with complex anti-retroviral therapies, and for co-morbidities such as diabetes and heart disease. Conducts patient education and staff training groups on-site and in community agencies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition / Dietetic
- Master’s Degree – preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience in providing nutritional assessment and guidance to people with HIV
- New York State Licensed Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN)
- Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) preferred
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity of patient population served
- Available to work late sessions and Saturdays as required
- Experience and/or interest in working with people living with mental health, drug use, and/or chronic illness issues.