Senior Registered Dietitian | FT Days - HYBRID | Elder One - Hudson

Rochester Regional Health; Hudson (NH); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Strong benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Senior Registered Dietitian to join ElderONE and help deliver expert nutrition care in a collaborative, mission-driven team. The role emphasizes program development, quality improvement, and alignment with organizational goals within a PACE delivery model.

The Senior RD will lead nutrition initiatives, support interdisciplinary care, and advance education for staff while ensuring compliance and exceptional patient outcomes.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field (required for all hires on or after April 1, 2022).
• 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct nutritional care for high-acuity or complex cases.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Develop and update clinical protocols and policies in collaboration with medical leadership.
• Lead community outreach initiatives focused on nutrition education and wellness.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Registered Dietitian - Senior
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Elder One - Hudson / Hybrid allowed

Address: 2066 Hudson Avenue Rochester NY 14617
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, 1 day a week work from home

Join ElderONE and be part of a groundbreaking PACE program that’s redefining senior care —helping patients stay safely in their homes while receiving fully coordinated, compassionate support. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team delivering high-quality care in a model that represents the future of healthcare.

As part of Rochester Regional Health, you’ll benefit from

• Strong benefits with retirement options
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs
• Clear opportunities for career advancement

Job Profile Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The role provides expert nutritional care to participants and serves as a key consultant to interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The Senior RD plays a pivotal role in program development, quality improvement, and departmental innovation, ensuring the highest standards of nutritional care and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Expertise & Complex Case Management

• Provide direct nutritional care for high-acuity or complex cases requiring advanced clinical judgment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for specialized nutrition therapies (e.g., enteral/parenteral nutrition, metabolic disorders).`
• Review and approve care plans for complex patient populations.
• Lead interdisciplinary case reviews and contribute to care coordination strategies.

Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Design and implement nutrition-related programs that align with organizational goals.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
• Analyze departmental data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and update clinical protocols and policies in collaboration with medical leadership.

Education & Staff Development

• Develop and deliver continuing education programs for dietetic staff.
• Provide advanced training on clinical topics, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires, including specialized training tracks.

Research & Evidence-Based Practice

• Promote and participate in nutrition-related research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging trends and integrate best practices into clinical workflows.
• Present findings at internal and external professional forums.

Community Engagement & Wellness Leadership

• Lead community outreach initiatives focused on nutrition education and wellness.
• Collaborate with external partners to promote public health nutrition programs.
• Oversee wellness programming and evaluate its impact on participant health outcomes.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and improve food service operations in collaboration with kitchen and vendor teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Lead initiatives to improve participant satisfaction with meal services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex clinical cases and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in nutritional care.
• Certification in a specialized area of nutrition.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field (required for all hires on or after April 1, 2022).
• 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$30.50 - $39.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.