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Nutritional Specialist - Per Diem - Days

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Cayuga Health and its affiliates represent the leading healthcare system in the region, trusted for providing integrated health services that empower our workforce in our mission to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. Our dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare starts with our extraordinary team of professionals who continuously explore clinical innovations and improve access to the latest facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Our commitment to our employees includes competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career exploration and development through various professional growth programs.

The Nutritional Specialist conducts dietary assessments for patients and collaborates with the medical team to develop and oversee care plans tailored to nutritional requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a departmental representative within the hospital's clinical team.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations.
• Develop and implement meal plans.
• Engage directly with patients to clarify dietary needs and supplement requirements based on their diagnoses.
• Provide guidance on enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Evaluate patients for signs of malnutrition and create nutrition intervention strategies and care plans to address identified dietary issues.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in food service management software.
• Deliver inpatient nutritional counseling.
• Exhibit flexibility in taking on additional relevant responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current licensure as a Registered Dietician.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, including production areas and walk-in coolers/freezers.

Work Location and Schedule:

• Main Campus.
• Per Diem - As Scheduled.

Compensation Range:

• $30-$40 per hour.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are dedicated to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with respect, ensuring the highest standards of safety, care, and dignity, while striving to recognize and overcome biases that contribute to disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.

We take pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, fostering the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the diverse needs and circumstances of all individuals and prioritizing the creation of an inclusive workplace.

We understand that reasonable accommodations may be necessary to complete job applications, participate in interviews, or engage in the hiring process.

I affirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I recognize that any misrepresentation or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may lead to termination. I agree to adhere to the company's rules and regulations, which may be modified at any time at the company's discretion.

I acknowledge that any hiring decision is contingent upon the successful completion of all lawful pre-employment checks, which may include background checks, drug screenings, and verification of references and licenses. If offered a conditional position, I consent to the necessary checks.

I also recognize that the company maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a testing program in accordance with applicable laws.