Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job DescriptionTour 2 (9am - 5pm)PURPOSE OF POSITION:To have a licensed dietitian to provide the assessment, education and support needed for patients seeking bariatric surgery.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Support the nutrition component of the Woodhull Bariatric Program. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Director and Chief of Bariatric Services: Perform full nutrition assessments for patients seeking bariatric surgery. Assessments include, but are not limited to gathering nutrition history, medical history, laboratory data, medications, meal patterns and all other relevant data. Maintains and ensures compliance of all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to Joint Commission requirements, federal and state regulations, ASMBS-AQIP standards, regulatory standards, etc. Works with the Chief of Bariatric Service to coordinate and establish ASMBS standards, policies and procedures to ensure program is in path for Center of Excellence certification. Determine nutrition problems food/nutrient drug interactions, therapeutic interventions, create individualized treatment plan and develop related patient goals. Considers cultural and religious food preferences, language barriers, physical disabilities and age group when performing assessment or providing management. Counsel, monitor and evaluate progress each patient is making toward established goals and expected outcomes pre- and post-op. Accurately and comprehensively document results of nutritional assessments and patient counseling in the EPIC medical record in accordance with Department Policies, Joint Commission and CMS guidelines. Facilitate group nutrition education classes for patients using approved materials and/or curriculum. Works with the Department of Surgery's Service Line Administrator to ensure that Center of Excellence standards and Joint Commission standards are met with regard to all regulatory requirements. Works with the Bariatric team to anticipate and identify the needs of the center and creatively implements solutions to problems. Integrates Evidence Based Practice into clinic improvements. Coordinate with the Associate Director of Bariatrics to manage patient meetings, appointments, pre-screenings, surgical dates and all other tasks needed to move the surgical process forward. Provides orientation/education for center and hospital staff, students, and other hospitals and community organizations, as requested. Demonstrates effective teaching methods for multi-level individuals and/or groups for delivering effective personalized, patient-centered, family-focused outcomes and professional development of colleagues. Support Departmental interdisciplinary performance improvement goals for Bariatric Surgery Clinic Complete necessary paperwork maintains records to support insurance billing/reimbursement process as needed. Gather population specific nutrition team meetings as appropriate and as determined by supervisors. Develop populations specific nutrition education materials as needed, including working with Public Affairs to update and provide motivational materials on website and social media platforms. Attend mandatory in-service training, assigned committee meetings, in-services and HR related trainings as required. Maintains patient confidentiality and discards Protected Health Information (PHI) as per hospital policy. Performs related tasks as assigned by the Chief of Surgery, Surgery Service Line Administrator or Designee.
Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements:For appointment to Assignment Level I1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or,2. Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.For appointment to Assignment Level II1. Registration or eligibility for registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.For appointment to Assignment Levels III and IV1. Registration by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.Special Note for Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility:Under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities, as outlined in Section 483.60 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations all newly-hired Dietitians, Levels I-IV assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility, are required to have New York State Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), as a Dietitian-Nutritionist at the time of hire. Dietitians, Levels I-IV hired prior to November 28, 2016, assigned to a Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facility are required to obtain New York State Certification, issued by the NYSED, as a Dietitian-Nutritionist on or before November 28, 2021.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs