Dietitian- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Days
About The Position
When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga 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. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal. Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us. Position Overview: The Dietitian performs nutritional assessments on patients and works with medical team to prescribe and monitor care plans for nutritional needs.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Registered Dietitian
- Candidates who are not yet registered but are eligible to sit for the exam may still be considered- must sit for and pass exam within 6-months of hire.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- 1 year of experience in an acute care setting
Responsibilities
- Serve as a department representative as part of the hospital clinical team
- Adherence to all local, state and federal safety and sanitation codes
- Menu development and implementation
- Work directly with patients to explain diets/supplements in response to diagnosis
- Provide recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Assess patients for malnutrition and develop nutrition interventions and care plans to address identified nutrition diagnoses
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) using food service management software
- Offer inpatient nutritional counseling
- Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities, not noted above.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
