Clinical Dietician

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,951 - 63,300; Part time

Job summary

Kaleida Health’s GCH Food and Nutrition department seeks a per‑diem Dietitian to deliver clinical nutrition care at the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY. You will assess nutritional status, provide therapy, counseling, and nutrition support according to hospital standards.

Required are a Bachelor's in Dietetics, certification as a Registered Dietitian, and BLS. The role involves variable hours with weekend/holiday requirements and onsite work at the Buffalo facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for school-based clinics is required.
• Cost Centers 20400, 20462, 20482, 20554, 20555, 20562, 20563 within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assures delivery of clinical Nutrition Care and Medical Nutrition Therapy for assigned patients.
• Performs nutritional assessments and provides diet therapy, counseling and use of specialized nutritional supplements per standards of practice and hospital policy.

Skills

Dietetic knowledge

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Job Description

Assures delivery of clinical Nutrition Care at assigned site on a day to day basis. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for assigned patients/clients. This involves the assessment of nutritional status and treatments including diet therapy, counseling and use of specialized nutritional supplements and support according to accepted standards of practice and Hospital policy.

Department: GCH Food and Nutrition

Location: Golisano Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY, US

Work Type: Per‑Diem

Scheduled Work Hours: Variable

Shift 9

Education And Credentials

Bachelors Degree in Dietetics required. Registered Dietitian upon hire required. Basic Life Support (BLS) all school‑based clinics. Cost Centers 20400, 20462, 20482, 20554, 20555, 20562, 20563, within 60 days of employment.

Essential

• Weight Requirement – Light (up to 20 lbs)

For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.

Job Details

Standard Hours bi‑weekly: 15.00

FTE: 0.200000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required: No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: U24 – SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals

Requisition ID#: 21043

Grade: P5

Pay Frequency: Bi‑Weekly

Salary Range: $36.26 – $45.95 per hour

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission‑critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!