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Catholic Health System

Dietitian Nutritional Services KMH N

Catholic Health System, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266


Salary: 27.94-41.90 USD

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

1 year experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITY

Must possess or have ability to learn basic computer skills

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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