Registered Dietitian | Per Diem | Canton Potsdam Hospital

Rochester Regional Health

1d•$30 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.
Registered Dietitian(RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR) (either in place or received within 6 months of hire).

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred
Strong analytical, computer and communication skills

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.