Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Dietitian-Clinical Nutrition in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ 2801 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range : $28.73 - $38.44
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
• Assesses patients for nutritional status. Provides interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
• Monitors tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary. Provides medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Researches and takes initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems. • Assists in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintains sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.
Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support.
• BLS Provider.
Educator specializing in Diabetes Management
Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Education:
•High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.