The Dietician or Nutritionist at ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York

City of Binghamton, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutritional Assessment, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Diabetes Management, Enteral Nutrition Management, Treatment Planning, Diet Counseling, Menu Approval, Clinical Intervention, Dysphagia Diets, Weight Control Programs, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Monitoring

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dietician or Nutritionist will split time between Residential and the Article 16 clinic. In the Article 16 clinic the Dietician/Nutritionist will serve as a clinical provider promoting healthy lifestyle habits and will help clients make informed food choices within their abilities. The role will include nutritional assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Providing clinical interventions for diabetes management, weight gain/loss programs, gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, GERD), dysphagia diets (in conjunction with speech therapy), enteral nutrition management and any other appropriate dietary interventions. The Dietician/Nutritionist shall be responsible for the assessment of each individual that resides at an ACHIEVE home and for the subsequent development of treatment plans as appropriate. · Assesses nutritional status, needs, and knowledge and self-feeding skill level for all individuals. · Develop treatment plans to remediate deficits and/or enhance skills in nutrition and self-feeding for individuals. Implement these treatment plans directly or supervise program staff in their implementation as decided by the treatment team. · Provides Inservice training in conjunction with appropriate staff to develop nutritional awareness and knowledge of feeding programs in general and in regard to an individual’s specialized need. · Provides initial follow-up diet counseling to individuals and to IRA staff as needed. · Reviews and approves IRA menus. · Monitors participants’ mealtime regarding: a. Appropriateness of meeting individual dietary needs. b. Proper eating skill techniques. c. Interpersonal mealtime behaviors whenever available. d. Monitors appropriate supply of foods. The Dietician or Nutritionist Responsible for addressing and reporting any concerns or suspected situations which adversely impact on the health and safety of any individual to the Program Manager (PM) and Registered Nurse (RN). · Responsible for complying with all waiver, Part 633, and Part 624 regulations. Responsible for reporting any violations, deficiencies, and/or incidents to the Direct Supervisor as they are discovered or observed. · Evaluates an individual’s performance in treatment plans. · Ensures program compliance with all pertinent health and hygiene codes that relate to nutritional services and food preparation and delivery (NYS Health Department Sanitary Code, Subpart 14-1, Title 10 NYCRR). · Participate in life plan and team meetings to ensure appropriate nutritional and self-feeding needs are addressed. · Develops weight control programs for those individuals with an identified need. · Participates in professional activities to maintain and enhance skills as dietician and QMRP. · Discharges other responsibilities as designated by supervisor. · Consults with providers and the RN regarding diet orders and other nutritional concerns related to individuals enrolled in this program. Requirements SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS · Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier. · Maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, SCIP and Medication Administration. · Responsible for following agency safety and health policies, procedures, and rules. QUALIFICATIONS · A Bachelor’s Degree with major studies in food and nutrition from an accredited college or university and is registered by the American Dietetic Association. Minimum one year’s experience. or A combination of education and experience that meets the needs of the reviewing agencies.

Responsibilities

The Dietician or Nutritionist provides clinical nutritional assessments and Medical Nutrition Therapy for clients in residential and clinic settings. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, managing specialized diets, and ensuring compliance with health and hygiene codes.