Description
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital; 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam
*** Open to Hybrid/Remote work *******
Hours Per Week: Per Diem / As Needed
Schedule: Typically 8-Hour Shifts 8am to 4:30pm, includes weekends, open to evenings and weekends
SUMMARY
As a Registered Dietician, your exceptional nutritional knowledge allows patients to receive appropriate, high-quality diet plans essential to the best nutritional care.
ATTRIBUTES
One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred
Strong analytical, computer and communication skills
Exceptional customer service and patient care
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment. Complete nutritional assessments for all patients; provide input into Nutritional Support Service rounds for assigned patients; monitor and document patient progress
Diet Planning. Provide recommendations for formulations, rate and volume for all tube fed and TPN patients; instruct patients and families on special diets and general good nutrition; complete diet instructions for complex diets
Patient Care. Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals; provide oversight to dietetic technicians in providing patient care
Maintains the highest level of customer service as outlined by departmental standards.
Actively participates in team discussions, shares knowledge and experience; accepts new ideas; supports team consensus.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the entire interdisciplinary team. Promotes the goals and standards of nutritional care at patient rounds, care conferences, hospital committees, pathway development, collaborative practice, etc.
Oversees the implementation of diets, formulary supplements, calorie counts and snacks that are consistent with the patient’s medical condition and treatment goals, per department policy on Clinical Interventions.
Utilizes DFM and/or established diet office procedures to ensure patients receive the appropriate foods based on preferences and prescriber orders.
Keeps abreast of nutrition advances by participating in and contributing to in-service education.
Quality Food Service Operations: Remains current on laws/regulations regarding safe food handling, service and storage.
Directs activities of Food Service Associates as needed.
Communicates with vendors/sales reps on new product or repairs to equipment as needed.
Participates in office/department procedures and committees as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Attributes:
1-3 years of experience preferred.
Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. For employees hired on or after April 1, 2022, Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
New Graduates:
Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.
Required Licensure/Certification:
• Registered Dietitian(RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR) (either in place or received within 6 months of hire).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
PAY RANGE: $29.50 - $38.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
