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POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a FGP Clin Nutritionist (37.5). In this role, the successful candidate The Clinical Nutritionist works with minimal supervision reporting to Director in an outpatient setting. As part of a multidisciplinary care team, the dietitian provides nutrition education and care to the patient. The primary responsibility of the dietitian is a consulting role providing patients (individually or group classes) education including evaluation,documentation, and the development, implementation and coordination of the outpatient nutrition education program to optimize postoperative outcomes and attainment of optimal weight loss and health. In addition, as a Certified Diabetic Educator, will provide diabetes self-management education and training to individuals and groups in outpatient setting according to the scope of practice, standards of practice and professional performance for Diabetes Educators.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and updates nutrition education manual for outpatient setting; Develops andimplements medically supervised physician monitored weight management program asneeded according to health plan requirements
• Implements performance improvement strategies as identified through review of programoutcomes
• Is involved in nutrition care planning across the Continuum of Care, including in servicinginpatient dietary staff, providing preoperative and postoperative classes and follow upcare one year postoperatively for patients (outcome focused)
• Assists in tracking for database outcomes and patient flow
• Manages and requestsappropriate educationalresources as required educationprogram
• Assists program director in program development and marketing
• Works with programdirector and coordinatoron instituting provisionalstatus as a Center ofExcellence under theASMBS guidelines
• Insures that patient'sneeds for special dietsand altered mealschedules are met.Identifies patient dietknowledge deficits
• Prescribes food and othernutrients includingnutritional support perprotocol or under thedirection of the MD
• Attends multidisciplinarypatient care rounds andpertinent clinicalmeetings as required
• Participates and provideseducation programs formarketing, communitybenefit and NYU staffeducation programs
• Attends and participatesin community lectures aswell as support groups
• Documentsconsultations/education and provides follow updata to referringphysicians
• Plans, evaluates, andprovides individualpatient consultations andgroup education programincluding nutritionconsultation with familymembers, staff andphysicians

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a Education:-Bachelor Degree in Nutrition, or equivalent Education in Nutrition that meets the CDRs education requirement for certification. Licensure/Certification:-Current Registered Dietitian Certification from the CDR. Computer Skills:-Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel and an email system.Other:Flexible and adaptable of schedule to facilitate classes, as needed.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Must have current knowledge of nutrition therapy and skills in educating small and large groups-Be able to work effectively under pressure by prioritizing work activities or re-negotiating deadlines.Be able to give constructive feedback when teaching patients and staff-Maintain a positive attitude with changing conditions.Appropriate interventions and follow up is performed on identified projects.Demonstrates organizational abilities.Demonstrates dependability.Requires strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.Must be able to work under general supervision.Must have a professional and mature demeanor.Must be able to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions,and deal effectively with confidential information.

REQUIRED LICENSES: Registered Dietitian

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Science in Nutrition, public health or health care field preferred. Certification by the National Certification board of Diabetes Educators preferred or accumulate hours to fill the prerequisites to achieve the certification.Proficiency with the internet, PowerPoint, Access, and GroupWise experience a plus. Membership in the American Society of Bariatric Surgery preferred.Experience:-One-two years of experience as a registered dietitian

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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