Clinical Dietitian
Syracuse, New York
Posted Aug 24
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What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Experience
- 2+ years
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Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $62/hr
The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 878 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the evaluation, planning and clinical assessment of nutritional status of the residents and participants of Loretto long-term care facilities or sites. Coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of residents and participants in a variety of settings. Performs duties in compliance with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Contributing member of the interdisciplinary team in establishing and implementing the interdisciplinary care plan.
Responsibilities
PACE CNY Specific Job
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Duties
- Advise Diet Technician/Home Health Aides regarding food service operations in the Day Center.
- Attend daily meetings with the team and initial care planning and reassessment meetings.
- Complete assessment semi-annually and with significant change in status as indicated
- Active member of tissue trauma team.
- Adheres to the mission and philosophy of the D&TC, PACE CNY, and the Loretto Corporation.
- Adheres to service excellence by developing and maintaining positive respectful relationships will all customers, internal and external, to include participants, families, team members, all staff throughout the organization and community partners; performs responsibilities according to the highest quality standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of PACE/D&TC Emergency Preparedness Plan and care verbalize their role during an event.
- Any other duties required to meet the goals and objectives of the program.
Indpro
Qualifications
- Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting desired. Long-term care or outpatient experience preferred.
- Completion of a dietetic internship.
- B. A. or B. S. in dietetics from an AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic institution, required.
- Current registration or registry eligible.
- Able to effectively assess residents or participants’ nutritional needs and establish plans of nutritional care.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
- Proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements .
Physical Requirements
Walking 30.00%
Sitting 30.00%
Standing 30.00%
Lifting 10.00% 25lbs
Benefits/
Compensation
- Pay Range $62,000 - $80,000 / year
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
- Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
- Fun events for employees
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!
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Requirements
- Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting desired. Long-term care or outpatient experience preferred.
- Completion of a dietetic internship.
- B. A. or B. S. in dietetics from an AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic institution, required.
- Current registration or registry eligible.
- Able to effectively assess residents or participants’ nutritional needs and establish plans of nutritional care.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
- Proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Syracuse, New York
- Median rent
- $1,039/mo
- Local household income
- $47,819/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Syracuse area index 95.7, where 100 is the national average.
Syracuse sits in central New York near the Finger Lakes, offering nurses a mid-sized metro with strong healthcare systems and four distinct seasons. Home to Syracuse University, the city blends collegiate energy with a manageable pace of life — a practical fit for RNs seeking career growth without big-city pressure.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Loretto is a healthcare employer located in Syracuse, New York (ZIP 13205). Additional primary research—including job postings, employee review aggregations, and official organizational documentation—would be required to produce a complete employer intelligence profile.
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