Dietitian- Cayuga Health System- Per Diem

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.

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Registered Dietitian- Cayuga Health- 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.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

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.