P/T Registered Dietitian - Vassar Brothers Medical Center Dietary - Poughkeepsie, NY

Nuvance Health

Poughkeepsie, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29.65–$55.55 Per Hour
SKILLS
Chronic Disease, Community Programs, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Cross-Functional, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospital, LinkedIn, Malnutrition, Microsoft Office, News Reporting, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Telehealth, Training/Teaching, Waitressing, YouTube
LOCATION
Poughkeepsie, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

PT Registered Dietitian - Vassar Brothers Medical Center Dietary - Poughkeepsie NY

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Work Type: Part-Time Standard Hours: 32 FTE: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day Shift: 8-4:30 Weekends and holidays required Date Posted: Mar 23, 2026

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Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

  • U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
  • Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.

Sign on bonus: $3,250.00 (External hires only)

Title: Registered Dietitian - Vassar Dietary department - Poughkeepsie NY - Part time

  • 32 hours per week
  • 8-hour shifts (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
  • Monday - Friday
  • Weekends and holidays required

Summary

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. Assumes responsibility for performing nutrition counseling, completes nutritional assessments, calculates nutrition requirements, completes nutrition-focused physical examinations to identify malnutrition, assesses appropriateness and adequacy of nutrition support, and makes recommendations on nutrition support. Participates in community nutrition programs, functions as a member of the health care team to provide optimal nutrition care to prevent/improve malnutrition rates, enhance wound healing, prevent/improve acute and chronic disease states, symptom management, and overall improve patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities

  1. 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).
  2. Executes purposefully 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.
  3. Effectively applies knowledge and communicates with others within the multidisciplinary team (e.g., daily rounds).
  4. Demonstrates clinical competency through continuing education and meets accrediting body regulatory standards.
  5. Accepts accountability and responsibility for ensuring safety and quality in the services provided and adheres to the Code of Ethics.
  6. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors, and hospital personnel.
  7. Maintains and models Nuvance Health Values.
  8. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
  9. Performs other duties as required.

Other Information

Education

  • Required: Bachelors level degree
  • Preferred: Masters level degree
  • Note: Registered Dietitians who are 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 masters degree.

Certification

  • Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) credential is required if covering outpatient services.

Skills

  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office suite
  • Presentation skills

Salary Range $29.65 - $55.55 hourly (Pay rate per year of relative experience)

With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health.

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

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