Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Administrator 2, the candidate will:
- Coordinate medical records for clinical nutrition. Ensure medical records reflect nutritional status of the individuals and meet regulations.
- Maintain annual completion of assessments using the Nutrition Care Process.
- Attend ISP meetings, as well as entrance and exit meetings.
- Complete nutritional assessments, care plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Makes recommendations to the treatment team for the maintenance and / or improvement of nutritional status.
- Recommend changes to meal plans to address nutritional concern.
- Process diet changes and provides the necessary training to the individual and staff concerning the change.
- Observes individuals at mealtime, which may involve travel to a variety of service locations.
- Provides nutrition care instructions to individuals, families, family care providers, food and nutrition staff and other health care providers in residential and Article 16 clinic setting.
- Work as part of an Interdisciplinary team to determine the nutritional needs of the individual.
- Schedule and Conduct Nutrition In-service training/ education for house staff. Maintain attendance records and record topics covered.
- Implement plans for corrective action.
- Ensure OPWDD regulations are adhered to and for overall health and safety of the individuals.
- Regular and proficient computer use. Knowledge and use of EHR system.
- May be assigned to or asked to assist in other assignments.
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Minimum Qualifications
Promotion:
Current registration with the CDR as an RD or certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist by the NYSED, and one year of service as a Dietitian
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Open Competitive: Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition and have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD.
Maintains current certification in New York State as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.