Dietitian- Cayuga Health System- Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

40d•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary medical team to prescribe, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans. This is an onsite, per diem position rotating between Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, with 50% travel expected between the locations as needed. The schedule is flexible and may include days, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian. Candidates eligible to sit for the Registration exam may be considered, but must complete and pass the exam within six months of hire.
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezers.
Ability to travel between Cayuga Medical Center and Schuyler Hospital as needed; 50% travel is expected.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
One year of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Represent the department on the interdisciplinary clinical care team and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered nutrition care.
Assess patients' nutritional status and needs, screen for malnutrition, and develop 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.
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.
Serve as a subject matter expert for food service management software and support additional departmental needs as appropriate.