Registered Dietician

Arnot Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide person-centered care in collaboration with medical staff, patients, residents, families, and the food service department. The role focuses on implementing nutrition interventions and care plans while meeting regulatory requirements.

You will assess malnutrition, lead nutrition education, and support menu development, policy management, and department education with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; Master's preferred.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and patients for malnutrition and develop interventions and care plans.
• Provide nutritional education and counseling to residents and families.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Manager on menu development and policy implementation.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal safety and sanitation codes.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

Food service management software

Job description

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Registered Dietitian - Provide person centered care and services. Work collaboratively with medical staff, patients, residents, families and food service department to ensure that patient/resident care plans are implemented and department standards are maintained while meeting all regulatory requirements put forth by local, state and federal agencies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess residents and patients for malnutrition and develop nutrition interventions and care plans to address identified nutrition diagnoses
• Serve as a department representative as part of the hospital clinical team
• Manage the clinical workload between dietitian and diet tech, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Nutrition Manager on menu development and implementation
• Represent the Nutrition department QAPI and resident council meetings and Dining Committee
• Manage department enteral feeding policy and assist with development and management of other department policies, as needed
• Possess subject Matter Expert (SME) using food service management software.
• Approve and manage diets in menu software
• Serve as a consultant to Acute Care and Swing Bed units
• Provide nutritional education and counseling to residents/patients and families.
• Keep certification/license active with continuing education.
• Adherence to all local, state and federal safety and sanitation codes
• Maintain departmental policies and procedure of clinical care in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Provide educational training to Dietary staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutritional or Dietetics. Master's preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of related experience in acute and geriatric based healthcare
• Licensure: currently licensed as a Registered Dietician

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Location and Travel Requirements

• Day Shift

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, pushing, pulling and reaching. May be exposed to areas of extreme heat or cold. Primary location may include loud noises, wet and slippery conditions, exposure to sharp objects. A licensed ability to drive may be necessary.

Pay Range Disclosure

• $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .