Dietitian- Cayuga Health System- Per Diem

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Cayuga Health and Arnot Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home.

Role Summary

The Dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary medical team to prescribe, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the department representative on the interdisciplinary clinical care team, collaborating with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered nutrition care.
• Assess patients' nutritional status and needs, including screening for malnutrition and developing 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 to support treatment goals and patient understanding.
• 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, serving as a subject matter expert for food service management software, and supporting additional departmental needs as appropriate.

Required Skills and Experience

• Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian
  • Candidates may still be considered if they are eligible to sit for the Registration exam- must complete and pass exam within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree
• One (1) year of experience in an acute care setting

Preferred skills are not required to be considered for this role.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezers

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements

• Location: Onsite- Rotating to cover both locations as needed:
  • Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • Schuyler Hospital: 220 Steuben Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift: Flex schedule, days, evenings and possible weekends.
• Travel: 50% Travel expected for this role between locations noted above as needed

Pay Range Disclosure

Standard rate of $33.66 - $43.24 per hour

Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs, and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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