Description
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 and outpatient diet instructions including food/drug interactions; completes nutritional assessments (SOAP, nutrition support notes); calculates nutritional requirements; assess adequacy of nutrition support and makes recommendations on TF/TPN; provides nutritional services for specialty clinics (i.e. medical, prenatal, radiation oncology); participates in community nutrition programs; functions as a member of the health care team; to provide optimal nutritional care.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 4 Year Degree, prefer B.S./B.A. in Dietetics.
Experience: 3 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.
License: RD License Required. NYS CDN required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
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.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1198
Department: Dietary
Exempt: Yes
Flat Rate: $47.00/hour
