Dietitian

Company: Cayuga Health System
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Dietician - Per Diem - Days Company Overview: Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer! 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 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. Travel Requirements: Onsite - Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850 Shift - Days - As Scheduled Pay Range Disclosure $30.00 to $40.00 per hour 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. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $30 - $40 Hourly Bonus/Commission: Yes

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