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Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital
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 what’s possible for you and your career.
Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating
At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other’s success.
Summary of Job Purpose:
- 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.
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
- Salary Range: $29.65-55.55 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re 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!
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