Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital; 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts 8am to 4:30pm
Sign-On Bonus: up to $20,000

SUMMARY

As a Registered Dietician, 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).

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.