Job Description

Dietitian

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the regions leading healthcare system and most trusted driver of integrated health services together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation a comprehensive employee benefits programs attractive working conditions and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

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.

What youll do:

• Assess residents and patients for malnutrition and develop nutrition interventions and care plans to address identified nutrition diagnoses
• Serve as a department representative as part of the hospital clinical team
• Manage the clinical workload between dietitian and diet tech ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Nutrition Manager on menu development and implementation
• Represent the Nutrition department QAPI and resident council meetings and Dining Committee
• Manage department enteral feeding policy and assist with development and management of other department policies as needed
• Possess subject Matter Expert (SME) using food service management software.
• Approve and manage diets in menu software
• Serve as a consultant to Acute Care and Swing Bed units
• Provide nutritional education and counseling to residents/patients and families.
• Keep certification/license active with continuing education.
• Adherence to all local state and federal safety and sanitation codes
• Maintain departmental policies and procedure of clinical care in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Provide educational training to Dietary staff as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Nutritional or Dietetics. Masters preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of related experience in acute and geriatric based healthcare
• Licensure: currently licensed as a Registered Dietician

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.

Travel Requirements:

• 100% Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation please contact Cayuga Health System at

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe cared for and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities needs and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access equitable care and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity equity and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.

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