Job Description
Registered Dietitian- Cayuga Health- Per DiemWhen 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 SummaryThe Dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary medical team to prescribe, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.Roles and ResponsibilitiesServe as the department representative on the interdisciplinary clinical care team, collaborating with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered nutrition care.Assess patients' nutritional status and needs, including screening for malnutrition and developing individualized nutrition interventions and care plans based on clinical diagnoses and established standards.Provide inpatient nutrition counseling and education regarding prescribed diets, nutritional supplements, and other nutrition-related recommendations to support treatment goals and patient understanding.Develop and implement clinically appropriate nutrition plans, including menus aligned with nutritional standards and recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support as indicated.Support safe and effective Nutrition Services operations by adhering to applicable local, state, and federal safety and sanitation requirements, serving as a subject matter expert for food service management software, and supporting additional departmental needs as appropriate.Required Skills and ExperienceCurrent licensure as a Registered DietitianCandidates may still be considered if they are eligible to sit for the Registration exam- must complete and pass exam within 6 months of hireBachelor's degree in Nutrition or DieteticsPreferred Skills and ExperienceMaster's degreeOne (1) year of experience in an acute care settingPreferred skills are not required to be considered for this role.Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including:Ability to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to work in environments with varying temperatures, including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezersLocation, Travel and Shift RequirementsLocation: Onsite- Rotating to cover both locations as needed: Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850Schuyler Hospital: 220 Steuben Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865Shift: Flex schedule, days, evenings and possible weekends.Travel: 50% Travel expected for this role between locations noted above as neededPay Range DisclosureStandard rate of $33.66 - $43.24 per hourCentralus 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.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.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 Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
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Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift