Registered Dietitian - Canton Potsdam Hospital (Part Time)

Job Title: Registered Dietitian 
Department: Nutrition Services
Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital (Hybrid)
Hours Per Week: 24 hours
Schedule: 8 hours shifts, variable days Monday to Fridays
 

SUMMARY: 

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

 

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. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. For employees hired on or after April 1, 2022, Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required. 

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred. 

• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills preferred. 

• Exceptional customer service and patient care preferred. 

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$29.50 - $37.38

CITY:

Potsdam

POSTAL CODE:

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial