Registered Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Guilderland, United States RD NUTRITION CONSULTANTS LLC Full time
Job Description
RD Nutrition Consultants is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian 32hr/wk.

Compensation $36.00-$40.00/hr

Benefits Include:

  • Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
  • money toward continuing education events
Schedule: Monday-Friday during business hours.

Nutritional Care:
  • Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients.
  • Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives.
  • Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
  • Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
  • Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs.
  • Utilizes evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines and Whole Health Principles to develop shared goals with the patient and formulates a plan of care that is focused on the etiology of the nutrition problem.
  • Orders labs, diets, and consults per Scope of Practice / Clinical privileges.
  • Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions.
  • Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan, as appropriate.
  • Documents nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record
Nutrition Education and Coordination of Care:
  • Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups
  • Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate patient and/or caregiver's readiness to learn and potential for changing behaviors.
  • Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family.
  • Identifies drug-nutrient interactions and drug-drug incompatibilities and counsels / communicates with the patient regarding the impact on nutrition status and/or nutrient utilization.
  • Provides follow-up nutrition education/counseling in accordance with the patient's treatment goals and determines when a problem requires consultation or referral to another provider or service.
  • Functions as a clinical preceptor for the dietetic internship program and in a teaching role for other health care professionals, patients, and the community.
  • Completes MDS/Care plans timely, as applicable.

Work Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.

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