Dietitian- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Days

Dietitian- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Days

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.

What you'll do:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• 1 year of experience in an acute care setting

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting of 50 #. Standing for long periods of time. Working in an environment that includes a wide range of temperatures including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezers.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: Monday through Friday; rotating weekends and holidays
• Travel: 0% travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.

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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.