About NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.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.Visit us at Level IIIUnder administrative direction, organizes, plans and directs the operation of the dietary service for an agency. In addition to performingthe duties of lower Assignment Levels at a more difficult and responsible level, performs the following:Examples of Typical Tasks:1. Organizes, plans, and directs functions of the dietary service. Plans Dietitians' schedules ensuring adequate coverage. Ensures theirfull compliance with prescribed clinical standards.2. Plans staff orientation and in-service educational programs. Develops and coordinates ongoing quality assurance program.Implements performance indicators and pursues corrective remedies, to ensure strict adherence to established standards.3. Ensures that the agency diet manual is prepared, revised and updated.4. Plans and conducts staff meetings, to discuss issues pertinent to the agency's clinical program.5. Assists the Director in the review, planning, and updating of menus for the general population, as well as for therapeutic and religiousdiets.6. In the absence of the director, assumes full responsibility.courses in diet therapy, nutrition and cookery, including laboratory sessions and practice work.Minimum QualificationsBenefitsQualification Requirements:For appointment to Assignment Level I1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods andNutrition 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 RegisteredDietitian 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.How To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the aboveJob ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for Eligible EmployeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discount programs$64,952.00Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information:
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Dietitian Level III - Food and Nutrition