Job Description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Clinical Dietitian on our Nutrition Food Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Responsibilities

Provides quality, confidential, professional and age specific nutrition care.  Utilizes information regarding patient’s medical, psychological, cultural, spiritual, ethical and social needs in developing and implementing the nutrition care plan.  Possesses and applies knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process advocated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. 

The range for the role is $35.16 -46.65 hourly. 

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.  The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation 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).

Qualifications

Minimum Education:                       

Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition/Food Service Management, Dietetics or related field is required.
Master’s of Science in Nutrition or related field preferred.                                            

Minimum Experience:

2 years’ experience in hospital setting or nursing home preferred.

Required Certification/Registration:

Registered Dietitian, (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration thru Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Successful completion of ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship program/Registration eligible with verification statement – must pass registration examination for Dietitians within 6 months of hire

Physical Requirements:  

Considerable standing, walking, writing and answering phones.                                

Working Conditions:

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.  Frequent contact with various Medical Center staff, employees and community members.  May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity. 
Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate point of sales system, computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.   

Workplace type

On-site