Part -Time Registered Dietitian, Vassar Brothers Medical Center Dietary Department - Poughkeeps

Title

Registered Dietitian
- Vassar Dietary department
- Poughkeepsie, NY (Part time, 20 hours per week, variable 8‑hour shifts 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, weekend and holiday hours required)

The Registered Dietitian demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate nutrition care to all ages of the life span including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients served by the Food & Nutrition Department. The dietitian performs nutrition counseling, completes nutritional assessments, calculates nutrition requirements, conducts nutrition‑focused physical examinations to identify malnutrition, assesses appropriateness and adequacy of nutrition support, makes recommendations on nutrition support, participates in community nutrition programs, and functions as a member of the health care team to provide optimal nutrition care to prevent or improve malnutrition rates, enhance wound healing, prevent or improve acute and chronic disease states, symptom management, and overall improve patient care outcomes.

• Complete nutrition assessment using evidence‑based and validated tools following the Nutrition Care Process and utilizing the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology Reference Manual:
  Standardized Language for the Nutrition Care Process (IDNT).
• Execute purpose‑planned nutrition counseling 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.
• Apply knowledge effectively and communicate with others within the multidisciplinary team (e.g., daily rounds).
• Demonstrate clinical competency through continuing education and meet accrediting body regulatory standards.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for ensuring safety and quality in the services provided and adhere to the Code of Ethics.
• Show regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Maintain and model Northwell Health values.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s level degree.
• Preferred:
  Master’s level degree.
• Registered Dietitians credentialed prior to January 1, 2024 will not be required to obtain a graduate degree per the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Individuals who are seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for the first time on or after January 1, 2024 will be required to hold a master’s degree.
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) credential is required if covering outpatient services.
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office suite experience, presentation skills.

Sign on bonus - $2,500 (External hires only)

Salary Range: $29.65 – $55.55 hourly (Pay rate per years of relative experience)