Clinical Dietitian 1 at Valhalla

Job Description

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to come join our team at Westchester Medical Center. We are a 450-bed tertiary care trauma center with a childrens hospital, behavioral health center and outpatient clinics.

This position covers general medical/surgical floors.

Responsibilities of the position include:

- Educating patients and family members as well as facility staff in concepts of nutrition and diet modifications.
- Attending interdisciplinary team care meetings, rounds, etc. - Participating in Quality Improvement projects

Weekend coverage is approximately every 6th weekend with 1-3 holidays/year.

Qualities required by the position include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time-management and organizational skills with an emphasis on efficiency.
- The ability to be a self-starter and act as liaison between the department and the Client.

The ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
Come be a part of this dynamic team at WMC which is the #1 referral hospital for advanced care between Manhattan and Albany!

Provides basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients/residents. Plans special diets and supervises their preparation. Instructs patients/residents and/or hospital personnel in basic principles of nutrition and modifications of normal diet. Performs routine care responsibilities without training and direction.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree

Basic Functional Experience - 1 years work experience in health care including
hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term
care, retirement homes, or clinics, meets eligibility requirements for certification as a Registered Dietitian.

Sodexo will require a background check and may require a drug screen for this position.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer.

Job Requirements

 
Country: USA, State: New York, City: Valhalla, Company: Sodexo.