What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian - CNSC (Required) position at New York Presbyterian Healthcare System?
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Performs nutritional assessments and implements plans of care using age-appropriate standards of care, utilizing validated assessment tools and includes nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
- Monitors and evaluations patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines if changes in the plans of care are indicated.
- Provide nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and care givers based on assessment of individual learning needs.
- Work in partnership with interdisciplinary team and participates in patient care rounds.
- Educates medical staff, dietetic students, and entry level dietitians in the nutritional management of patients.
- Participates in unit, department and/or facility committees/ meetings.
- Collaborates and communicates with the culinary team and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets and menu requests.
- Maintain high level of competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and department/ hospital policies and procedures (e.g. HIPAA/ Privacy act, safety, operations, personnel).
- Participates in performance improvement programs related to patient care to improve department processes.
- Proactively assists in the implementation of patient related programs and development of departmental standards of nutritional care.
- Provides community education/ public speaking as requested.
Job Info
Job Identification: 5535
Job Category: 080 - Dietitian
Posting Date: 2026-02-16T18:43:13 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 292 Long Ridge Stamford CT 06902 US
Regular or Temporary: NA