Registered Dietitian, Full-time (Healthcare)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Registered Dietitian, Full-time at one our healthcare accounts in Staten Island, NY. This position is scheduled at both sites within the hospital system and includes rotating weekends and holidays.

The pay for this position is $80,000/year.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and document an individualized plan for nutrition intervention
• Provide timely follow-up and documentation
• Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, Religious and ethnic concerns
• Evaluate the effectiveness and measure progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions; reassess nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated
• Work cooperatively with foodservice team/host to assure conformance to diet prescriptions
• Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups
• Participate in community projects and education as needed/assigned
• Conduct in services and educational presentations
• Maintain productivity standards and practice effective time management and prioritizing of tasks
• Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information of rescheduling and billing

Requirements:

• Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Dietetics from an approved/accredited university or college program
• Ideal candidates must also be a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed to practice in the state in which they work
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, team members and hospital staff
• Ability to function independently and to counsel and educate others
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis required
• Ability to work and be a part of the operation and clinical teams
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software
• ServSafe Certification is preferred

Benefits:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE