Clinical Nutrition Specialist | Part Time | Baycreek Dialysis Center

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. 

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

Minimum Qualifications:
•    1 year of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian required.
•    Bachelor’s Degree from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accredited program required.
 
Required Licensure/Certification Skills: 
•    Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

Rochester General Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

BS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC)National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC), CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSO - Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSP - Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSR - Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$30.50 - $39.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.