Dietitian- Cayuga Health System- Per Diem

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 46,370 - 59,567; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Registered Dietitian to perform nutritional assessments and collaborate with the medical team. This per diem position in Ithaca involves developing care plans and educating patients on nutrition. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and current licensure as a Registered Dietitian. A flexible schedule with both day and evening shifts is available, along with a pay range of $33.66 - $43.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidates may still be considered if they are eligible to sit for the Registration exam.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• One year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a department representative as part of the hospital clinical care team.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations.
• Develop and implement menus that align with clinical and nutritional standards.
• Educate patients on prescribed diets and nutritional supplements.
• Provide recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Assess patients for malnutrition and develop care plans.

Skills

Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Registered Dietitian- Cayuga Health- Per Diem

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Cayuga Health and Arnot Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

Role Summary

The Dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary medical team to prescribe, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as a department representative as part of the hospital clinical care team
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations
• Develop and implement menus that align with clinical and nutritional standards
• Educate patients on prescribed diets and nutritional supplements related to diagnoses
• Provide recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Assess patients for malnutrition and develop appropriate nutrition interventions and care plans
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in food service management software
• Provide inpatient nutritional counseling
• Demonstrate flexibility by assuming additional appropriate responsibilities as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian
  • Candidates may still be considered if they are eligible to sit for the Registration exam- must complete and pass exam within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree
• One (1) year of experience in an acute care setting

Preferred skills are not required to be considered for this role.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezers

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements

• Onsite - Rotating to cover both locations as needed:
  • Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • Schuyler Hospital: 220 Steuben Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift: Flex schedule, days, evenings and possible weekends.
• 50% Travel expected for this role between locations noted above as needed

Pay Range Disclosure

Standard rate of $33.66 - $43.24 per hour

Centralus Health 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.

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