Catholic Health System Kenmore , NY 14217
Posted 2 months ago
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: Various shifts available b/w 7A-5P
Summary:
Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) through the Nutrition Care Process including nutrition education and counseling to patients. Identifies patients at nutrition risk and assesses nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs. Develops a Nutrition Diagnosis and implements nutrition care treatment plans for all assigned patients. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT intervention.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
BS Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics plus internship or other education to meet requirements for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Registration with the CDR
Registered Dietitian or registration eligible. Registration must be obtained within 6 months of employment
Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) with New York State to obtained within 1st year of employment
Active membership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITY
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
Travel between Catholic Health System facilities may be required
Occasional evenings may be required for nutrition counseling appointments or classes
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