Registered Dietitian | Per Diem | Canton Potsdam Hospital

Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital; 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam

Open to Hybrid *******
Hours Per Week: Per Diem / As Needed
Schedule: Typically 8-Hour Shifts 8am to 4:30pm, includes weekends, open to evenings and weekends
Sign-On Bonus: N/A for per Diem (up to $20,000 if hired to full time)

SUMMARY

As a Registered Dietitian, your exceptional nutritional knowledge allows patients to receive appropriate, high-quality diet plans essential to the best nutritional care.

ATTRIBUTES

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred

• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills

• Exceptional customer service and patient care

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment. Complete nutritional assessments for all patients; provide input into Nutritional Support Service rounds for assigned patients; monitor and document patient progress

• Diet Planning. Provide recommendations for formulations, rate and volume for all tube fed and TPN patients; instruct patients and families on special diets and general good nutrition; complete diet instructions for complex diets

• Patient Care. Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals; provide oversight to dietetic technicians in providing patient care

• Maintains the highest level of customer service as outlined by departmental standards.

• Actively participates in team discussions, shares knowledge and experience; accepts new ideas; supports team consensus.

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the entire interdisciplinary team. Promotes the goals and standards of nutritional care at patient rounds, care conferences, hospital committees, pathway development, collaborative practice, etc.

• Oversees the implementation of diets, formulary supplements, calorie counts and snacks that are consistent with the patient’s medical condition and treatment goals, per department policy on Clinical Interventions.

• Utilizes DFM and/or established diet office procedures to ensure patients receive the appropriate foods based on preferences and prescriber orders.

• Keeps abreast of nutrition advances by participating in and contributing to in-service education.

• Quality Food Service Operations: Remains current on laws/regulations regarding safe food handling, service and storage.

• Directs activities of Food Service Associates as needed.

• Communicates with vendors/sales reps on new product or repairs to equipment as needed.

• Participates in office/department procedures and committees as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Attributes:

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. For employees hired on or after April 1, 2022, Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or related field required.

• New Graduates:

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.

• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

Required Licensure/Certification:
• Registered Dietitian(RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR) (either in place or received within 6 months of hire).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $29.50 - $37.38