Registered Dietitian (Per Diem) | Acute Care

Job Title: Registered Dietitian Department: Food and Nutrition Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: Per diem, 8-16 hours/week Schedule: 8 hour shifts, 8a-4:30p; primarily looking for weekday coverage. Potential for hybrid work schedule as arranged with manager. SUMMARY As a Registered Dietitian, your exceptional nutritional knowledge allows patients to receive appropriate, high quality diet plans essential to the best nutritional care. RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment - Complete nutritional assessments for all patients; provide input into Nutritional Support Service rounds for assigned patients; monitor and document patient progress. Diet Planning - Provide recommendations for formulations, rate and volume for all tube fed and TPN patients; instruct patients and families on special diets and general good nutrition; complete diet instructions for complex diets. Patient Care - Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals; provide oversight to dietetic technicians in providing patient care. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) either in place or received within 6 months of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One (1) to three (3) years of experience. Strong analytical, computer and communication skills. Exceptional customer service and patient care. EDUCATION BS: Nutrition (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) PAY RANGE $29.50 - $38.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr