Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional Services

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a qualified nutrition professional to plan and provide nutritional care to patients, adhering to established standards of care. The role includes nutrition education for diverse patient groups and supporting duties of a Diet Technician when needed.

The candidate should hold a bachelor degree from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved college and be registration-eligible, with registration due within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved college.
• Registration or registry eligible is required. Registration is required within six months of hire date.
• Previous experience in health care setting preferred.
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and provides nutritional care to patients utilizing standards of care.
• Conducts nutrition education to various customer groups.
• May assume duties of Diet Technician in their absence.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved college

Registration or registry eligible

Job description

Overview

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and provides nutritional care to patients utilizing standards of care. Conducts nutrition education to various customer groups. May assume duties of Diet Technician in their absence.

Qualifications

Education/Skills Required:

• Bachelor degree from an Acadamy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved college.
• Registration or registry eligible is required. Registration is required within six months of hire date.
• Previous experience in health care setting preferred.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.