Position is located in Watertown, NY

Permanent Placement Opportunity

Samaritan is seeking a Clinical Dietitian who will assume responsibility for the overall nutritional well-being of our patients and residents

You will be expected to work alongside the medical staff and interdisciplinary team to determine the plan of care promoting the best outcomes for our patients/residents and their families.

Shift: Days (40 hours) rotating weekend coverage

Responsibilities of the Clinical Dietitian:

• The successful candidate will conduct nutrition assessments, Identifying residents at risk for malnutrition
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) to determine degree of malnutrition
• Create diet plans, and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Provide nutrition education to patient/residents, families and personnel.

Requirements of the Clinical Dietitian:

• Bachelor of Science degree in human Nutrition and Dietetics required
• Registered Dietitian or Registration Eligible required
• Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist in NYS preferred
• One year acute care or long term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise in Point Click Care, Meditech, MS Word, MS Excel, MSOutlook
• Displays excellent customer service skills.

Benefits of the Clinical Dietitian:

• 401k with match
• Eligible for full benefits 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 24 days of PTO in first year
• Long term disability and life insurance available

Pay Range: $28/hr – $37.10 (hr)

Incentives:

Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus