Registered Dietitian

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

SUMMARY:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the life span including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients served by the Food & Nutrition Department. Assumes responsibility for performing inpatient care including diet instructions including food/drug interactions; completes nutritional assessments (Nutrition Care Process); calculates nutritional requirements; assess adequacy of nutrition support and makes recommendations on TF/TPN; participates in community nutrition programs; functions as a member of the health care team; to provide optimal nutritional care.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

1.Nutrition Assessment is conducted using validated tools, the five domains of nutrition assessment, and comparative standards as documented in the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology Reference Manual: Standardized Language for the Nutrition Care Process (IDNT). Nutrition Assessment is an ongoing, dynamic process that involves not only initial data collection, but also reassessment and analysis of patient/client or community needs. It provides the foundation for nutrition diagnosis.

2.The Registered Dietitian identifies and labels specific problem(s) that the registered dietitian is responsible for treating. The nutrition diagnosis demonstrates a link to determining goals for outcomes, selecting appropriate interventions, and tracking progress in attaining expected outcomes. Diagnosing nutrition problems is the responsibility of the RD.

3.The Registered Dietitian identifies and implements appropriate, purposefully planned actions designed with the intent of changing a nutrition- related behavior, risk factor, environmental condition or aspect of health status for an individual, target group or the community at large.

4.The Registered Dietitian (RD) monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes data directly related to the nutrition diagnosis, goals, and intervention strategies to determine the progress made in achieving desired outcomes of nutrition care and whether planned interventions should be continued or revised.

5.Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of Health-quest

6.The Registered Dietitian effectively applies knowledge and communicate with others. Registered Dietitians work with and through others (ie: dietetic technician, registered (DTRs), support personnel, nurses, administrators, quality and safety officers) to achieve common goals by effective sharing and application of their unique knowledge and skills in food, human nutrition, and management services.

7.The registered dietitian engages in lifelong learning. The Registered Dietitian (RD) demonstrates competence in and accepts accountability and responsibility for ensuring safety and quality in the services provided.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B.S./B.A. in Dietetics.

Experience: 1 year minimum experience in the field of Dietetics and Nutrition, preferred experience across multiple populations

License: RD and CDN credential required if covering outpatient

Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Varies and will include 8-4:30pm, weekends and holidays required

Org Unit: 1230

Department: Dietary

Exempt: Yes

Grade: S9

Salary Range:

$27.9072 - $51.8262 Hourly

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

• Little or no potential for occupational risk

• Generally pleasant working conditions.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.