Registered Dietitian

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Albany, NY

6d•$80,000

About The Position

HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate Registered Dietitian to join the culinary team at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. The role guides patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy and supports a healthy, healing environment. The dietitian partners with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and deliver quality care that meets individual nutritional needs. The starting salary is $80,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience. The position includes paid CDR and state licensure fees, with up to 18 complimentary CEUs annually.

Requirements

Be a Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration credentials and hold dietitian licensure as required by state regulations.
Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
Have knowledge of regulatory standards.
Have computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, effective communication, customer service orientation, professionalism, self-motivation, prioritization, teamwork, integrity, respect, discretion, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for inpatient and outpatient care.
Educate patients, families, nursing staff, food service staff, and other facility staff about nutritional needs.
Document patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in the medical record.
Communicate with physicians and clinical staff about patients’ nutritional status.
Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
Attend patient rounds.
Maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.