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Dietitian-Clinical Nutrition

2 months ago

Amsterdam, United States St. Mary's Health Care Full time

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 (preferred) or obtained within six (6) months of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• As of January 1, 2024, a master's degree in nutrition/Dietetics and completion of an approved dietetic internship required. Only those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Individuals who established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 or those who are already registered are not required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree.