Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional Services

Home Health; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Health in New York is seeking a qualified nutrition professional to plan, direct, and provide patient-centered nutritional care following established standards of care. The role includes conducting nutrition education for diverse groups and may involve stepping in for a Diet Technician when needed.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics, be registry eligible, and register within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an approved college.
• Registration or registry eligible; must register within six months of hire date.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Registration eligible

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY

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.