Description
Job Title: Clinical Nutrition Specialist - Registered Dietitian
Department: Dialysis
Location: Bay Creek Dialysis Center
Address: 2010 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY
Hours Per Week: 20 hours
Schedule: varying schedule - as needed
SUMMARY
As a Clinical Registered Nutrition Specialist, your expertise and knowledge will be used for designing and implementing individualized medical nutrition therapy and working collaboratively with other disciplines to optimize nutrition care and patient experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment. Complete nutritional assessments for all patients; provide input into Nutritional Support Service rounds for assigned patients; monitor and document patient progress
Nutritional Therapy 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.
Patient Care. Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals; provide oversight to dietetic technicians providing patient care
Minimum Qualifications:
• 1 year of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accredited program required.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
Rochester General Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION:
- BS (Required)
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC)National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC)
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- CSP - Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- CSR - Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- CSO - Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
PAY RANGE: $30.50 - $39.00
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.
