Registered Dietician

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dietician - Full Time - DaysCayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. The Registered Dietitian - Provide person centered care and services. Work collaboratively with medical staff, patients, residents, families and food service department to ensure that patient/resident care plans are implemented and department standards are maintained while meeting all regulatory requirements put forth by local, state and federal agencies.Roles and ResponsibilitiesAssess residents and patients for malnutrition and develop nutrition interventions and care plans to address identified nutrition diagnosesServe as a department representative as part of the hospital clinical team Manage the clinical workload between dietitian and diet tech, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely mannerCollaborate with Nutrition Manager on menu development and implementationRepresent the Nutrition department QAPI and resident council meetings and Dining CommitteeManage department enteral feeding policy and assist with development and management of other department policies, as neededPossess subject Matter Expert (SME) using food service management software. Approve and manage diets in menu softwareServe as a consultant to Acute Care and Swing Bed unitsProvide nutritional education and counseling to residents/patients and families.Keep certification/license active with continuing education.Adherence to all local, state and federal safety and sanitation codesMaintain departmental policies and procedure of clinical care in accordance with regulatory agencies.Provide educational training to Dietary staff as needed.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutritional or Dietetics. Master's preferred.Experience: 1 year of related experience in acute and geriatric based healthcareLicensure: currently licensed as a Registered DieticianPreferred Qualifications:Master 's Degree in Nutrition or DieteticsLocation and Travel RequirementsOnsite - Schuyler Hospital - 220 Steuben Street Montour Falls, NY 14865Day ShiftPhysical RequirementsStanding for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, pushing, pulling and reaching. May be exposed to areas of extreme heat or cold. Primary location may include loud noises, wet and slippery conditions, exposure to sharp objects. A licensed ability to drive may be necessary.Pay Range Disclosure:$30.00 - $40.00 per hourCayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.