What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nutrition Specialist | NICU, Pediatrics and Adult Acute Care position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Benefits Effective Date of Hire
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
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. This position will cover in the NICU and pediatrics along with adult acute care coverage.
STATUS: Full Time, 40 Hours
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, days and rotating weekends
ATTRIBUTES
Registered Academy of Nutrition Dietetics (A.N.D.) License as a Registered Dietitian (RD) is required
Bachelor’s degree from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.) accredited program is required
A minimum of two (2) years of acute clinical experience is preferred
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements for nutrition care
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and computer skills
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
EDUCATION:
- BS (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
PAY RANGE: $27.40 - $36.29
Salary : $27 - $36
