One Brooklyn Health
Overview
The Nutrition Coordinator is a Registered Diet مهint who assesses the nutrition health needs of patients and provides individualized medical nutrition therapy via the Nutrition Care Process. Functions as a vital part of the interdisciplinary team and performs as a liaison of the Food and Nutrition Department throughout the hospital and/or the ambulatory care program. Provides supervision and guidance to diet clerks, diet technicians and associated staff to ensure the execution of the patient nutritional needs.
The Nutrition Coordinator assists the Clinical Nutrition Manager in matters relating to quality assurance, productivity, menu development, patient educational material, and patient satisfaction surveys. Participation on hospital committees, planning, and employee/st ibyo
training as needed. Responsible for personnel development and orientation. Supports the highest possible patient satisfaction levels that ensure program effectiveness in attaining outpatient, hospital, food, and nutritional service goals.
Responsibilities
Application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in providing nutrition care to include:
Conduct nutrition assessments
Diagnose nutrition problems
Develop nutrition-related priorities, goals, and objectives
Implement interventions; monitor and revise interventions as warranted
Provision of MNT and nutrition services to all individuals across the lifespan, groups, and special populations.
Execute interventions per protocol to meet individual nutrient needs; modify food textures, order and provide MNT for medical diseases and conditions across the continuum of care.
Recommend oral nutrition supplements and oral diets, and provide recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Provide nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, lactation counseling, and nutrition, physical activity, exercise counseling, and health education as components of preventative, therapeutic, and restorative health care.
Recommend and interpret test results as they relate to nutritional status.
Provide comprehensive nutrition-related education to patients, families, and the community.
Perform nutrition-focused physical assessments of patients.
Advocate on behalf of patients and families regarding their nutritional well-being.
Provide recommendations for nutrition-related ICD‑10 diagnostic coding.
Participate in food and nutrition research to demonstrate outcomes and develop policies and recommendations.
Coordinate the nutritional care needs of patients by collaborating with other healthcare providers and referring to appropriate programs and resources.
Act as an active participant of the interdisciplinary team.
Supervise and provide guidance and training for dietetic interns, dietetic students, DTRs, and the like. Assign appropriate duties related to providing nutritional care.
Design, implement, and coordinate outcome‑based quality assurance and performance improvement plans.
Provide education மற்றும் nutrition resources to the community about healthy lifestyles and positive nutritional outcomes.
Actively pursue continuing education and personal development programs to maintain and expand knowledge.
Promote hospital, food, and nutritional services’ policies and procedures.
Resolve patient‑care problems efficiently in line with hospital goals and mission.
Effectively communicate with nursing, medical, and support staff.
Conduct meal rounds to determine meal adequacy and acceptability.
Actively participate in patient satisfaction programs.
Represent the hospital food and nutrition department professionally and ethically.
Provide advice on clinical issues at departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
Demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
Achieve assigned goals.
Create and support an environment where continuous improvement is measured and rewarded.
Develop and present training classes.
Assist in managing the diet office activities.
Perform registered dietitian duties in accordance with established standards and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition required.
Master’s Degree required.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience preferred in both the acute and ambulatory setting.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge toxins of applicable regulations of JCAHO, OBRA, and New York State.
Familiarity with managing in a union environment.
Good management skills, able to develop goals, assess performance, and develop فلا تناسب plans.
Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
Licenses, Certifications:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/N) credentials with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (American Dietetic Association).
Physical Requirements:
Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
Position requires stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years Katy relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OBH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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The Nutrition Coordinator assists the Clinical Nutrition Manager in matters relating to quality assurance, productivity, menu development, patient educational material, and patient satisfaction surveys. Participation on hospital committees, planning, and employee/st ibyo
training as needed. Responsible for personnel development and orientation. Supports the highest possible patient satisfaction levels that ensure program effectiveness in attaining outpatient, hospital, food, and nutritional service goals.
Responsibilities
Application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in providing nutrition care to include:
Conduct nutrition assessments
Diagnose nutrition problems
Develop nutrition-related priorities, goals, and objectives
Implement interventions; monitor and revise interventions as warranted
Provision of MNT and nutrition services to all individuals across the lifespan, groups, and special populations.
Execute interventions per protocol to meet individual nutrient needs; modify food textures, order and provide MNT for medical diseases and conditions across the continuum of care.
Recommend oral nutrition supplements and oral diets, and provide recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Provide nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, lactation counseling, and nutrition, physical activity, exercise counseling, and health education as components of preventative, therapeutic, and restorative health care.
Recommend and interpret test results as they relate to nutritional status.
Provide comprehensive nutrition-related education to patients, families, and the community.
Perform nutrition-focused physical assessments of patients.
Advocate on behalf of patients and families regarding their nutritional well-being.
Provide recommendations for nutrition-related ICD‑10 diagnostic coding.
Participate in food and nutrition research to demonstrate outcomes and develop policies and recommendations.
Coordinate the nutritional care needs of patients by collaborating with other healthcare providers and referring to appropriate programs and resources.
Act as an active participant of the interdisciplinary team.
Supervise and provide guidance and training for dietetic interns, dietetic students, DTRs, and the like. Assign appropriate duties related to providing nutritional care.
Design, implement, and coordinate outcome‑based quality assurance and performance improvement plans.
Provide education மற்றும் nutrition resources to the community about healthy lifestyles and positive nutritional outcomes.
Actively pursue continuing education and personal development programs to maintain and expand knowledge.
Promote hospital, food, and nutritional services’ policies and procedures.
Resolve patient‑care problems efficiently in line with hospital goals and mission.
Effectively communicate with nursing, medical, and support staff.
Conduct meal rounds to determine meal adequacy and acceptability.
Actively participate in patient satisfaction programs.
Represent the hospital food and nutrition department professionally and ethically.
Provide advice on clinical issues at departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
Demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills.
Achieve assigned goals.
Create and support an environment where continuous improvement is measured and rewarded.
Develop and present training classes.
Assist in managing the diet office activities.
Perform registered dietitian duties in accordance with established standards and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition required.
Master’s Degree required.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience preferred in both the acute and ambulatory setting.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge toxins of applicable regulations of JCAHO, OBRA, and New York State.
Familiarity with managing in a union environment.
Good management skills, able to develop goals, assess performance, and develop فلا تناسب plans.
Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
Licenses, Certifications:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/N) credentials with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (American Dietetic Association).
Physical Requirements:
Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
Position requires stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years Katy relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OBH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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