Position Summary

Provides, implements, and documents medical nutrition therapy assessments, and plans including education and evaluation to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center patients, residents, clients, and its affiliates, including community and contractual services. Maintains skill and knowledge to provide optimal nutrition care; educates/coordinates activities as a member of the health care team. Works with peers and food service staff to ensure implementation of established care plan. Participates in auditing as directed: Charts, test trays and meal rounds. Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures. Complies with all regulatory requirements including State DOH Long Term Care and JCAHO Standards

Education, License, & Cert

Bachelor’s Degree in a nutrition related program. Completion of Dietetic Internship. If RD-eligible, must pass RD exam within 6 months of hire. Master’s Degree preferred. Possess and maintain valid driver’s license Active maintenance of registration by completion of continuing education requirements Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred. Within one year of employment, must begin and complete CDN certification with NYS, if required for job responsibilities. Medicare provider number preferred.

Experience

1 year of relevant experience preferred. Skills: Competent in all skills of nutrition. Will have basic computer skills, Microsoft preferred. Ability to prioritize work. Must have interpersonal skills to handle confidential information, sensitive situations, and ability to work with diverse group of people within and outside the organization. Work cooperatively with peers and supervisors to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated health care system designed to offer patients a full-spectrum of health services incorporating primary care, complex specialty care, behavioral health services, surgical services, inpatient care, durable medical equipment services, home health, long-term care, palliative care and hospice care. Our integrated approach creates a better experience for our patients and is working to decrease the cost of the delivery of health care.

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