Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Description

Summary :

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the life span including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients served by the Food & Nutrition Department. Assumes responsibility for performing inpatient and outpatient diet instructions including food / drug interactions; completes nutritional assessments (SOAP, nutrition support notes); calculates nutritional requirements; assess adequacy of nutrition support and makes recommendations on TF / TPN; provides nutritional services for specialty clinics (i.e. medical, prenatal, radiation oncology); participates in community nutrition programs; functions as a member of the health care team; to provide optimal nutritional care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education : 4 Year Degree, prefer B.S. / B.A. in Dietetics.

Experience : 3 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.

License : RD License Required. NYS CDN required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Working Conditions :

Manual : Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort :

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit : 1198

Department : Dietary

Exempt : Yes

Salary Range : $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly