Registered Dietitian

Beyond TalentEdge; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service agency in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, documentation, and providing nutritional guidance. Candidates must possess a B.S. in Nutrition and a New York State license. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and possible remote/hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Must have a New York State license.
• Prior experience with developmental disabilities is preferable.
• Valid driver’s license compliance and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition programs.
• Coordinate medical and nutritional needs with registered nurses.
• Provide tools for individuals and staff on good nutrition practices.
• Maintain communication with guardians and team members.
• Participate in community meetings as requested.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Communication skills

Documentation proficiency

Supervision and education skills

Education

B.S. degree in Nutrition or higher

Job description

Overview

Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for a Registered Dietitian. Our client is a human services agency serving communities across New York state.

Base pay range: $61,000.00/yr - $64,000.00/yr

Location: Rochester, NY. Remote/Hybrid Options may be available.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs when needed, and evaluate and report the results.
• Confer with registered nurses in order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs.
• Provide tools for individuals and direct support staff on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Complete necessary documentation including assessments and progress notes as needed by referral from RN, ML, or physician.
• Maintain communication with individual’s guardians, RN, staff, and Director of Nursing.
• Collaborate with team members and follow up on recommendations agreed to by dietitians.
• Provide tools and/or in-servicing for staff in the areas of nutrition, diabetes, and safety and sanitation.
• Attend meetings as deemed necessary, as well as discipline specific meetings (e.g. ISP’s, case studies, person specific meetings).
• Participate in agency functions and various community meetings as requested.
• May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of Nursing.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or higher and a New York State license.
• Prior experience with developmental disabilities is preferable.
• Valid driver’s license that is in compliance with motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

“Beyond TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Health and Human Services