Registered Dietitian (RDN) - $5000.00 SIGN-ON Bonus - Full Time - Days

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at cayugahealth.org.

The Registered Dietitian - Provide person centered care and services. Work collaboratively with medical staff, patients, residents, families and food service department to ensure that patient/resident care plans are implemented and department standards are maintained while meeting all regulatory requirements put forth by local, state and federal agencies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assess residents and patients for malnutrition, develop nutrition diagnoses and interventions, and create individualized nutrition care plans.

Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, residents, families, and Dietary staff while maintaining required licensure/certification and continuing education.

Serve as a clinical team representative and consultant to Acute Care and Swing Bed units, and participate in QAPI, Resident Council, and Dining Committee activities.

Coordinate dietitian and diet tech workloads, manage enteral feeding policies, collaborate on menu development, and approve/manage diets using food service management software.

Maintain clinical policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety and sanitation standards.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutritional or Dietetics. Master's preferred.

• Experience: 1 year of related experience in acute and geriatric based healthcare
• Licensure: currently licensed as a Registered Dietician

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, pushing, pulling and reaching. May be exposed to areas of extreme heat or cold. Primary location may include loud noises, wet and slippery conditions, exposure to sharp objects. A licensed ability to drive may be necessary.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements

• Onsite - Schuyler Hospital - 220 Steuben Street Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Day Shift

Pay Range Disclosure

• Standard Rate of $30.00 to $40.00 per hour plus benefits
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000.00

Centralus 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. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

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