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Hourly Dietitian
- Compass Group, North America (Schenectady, NY)
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Unidine
Take the next step in your career with Unidine as a Hourly Dietitian in** **Schenectady, NY** **!
**Location** : Unidine at Eddy Senior Care PACE
**Setting** : Clinical PACE Position
**Schedule** :20 hours/week
**Salary:** $30-$40/hour
Other Forms of Compensation:
Are you passionate about improving the health and quality of life for older adults? Join **Eddy SeniorCare** , a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, where you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping seniors live safely and independently in the community.
Why Work for a PACE Program?
PACE is a nationally recognized model of care that provides comprehensive medical and social services to older adults. As a Registered Dietitian in our PACE program, you’ll enjoy:
+ **Collaborative Care:** Work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other professionals in a team-based environment.
+ **Meaningful Impact:** Build relationships with participants and their families while making a real difference in their health and well-being.
+ **Work-Life Balance:** Enjoy regular daytime hours with no nights or weekends.
What You’ll Do
+ Conduct initial, routine, and unscheduled nutritional assessments for participants.
+ Develop individualized care plans and monitor nutritional goals.
+ Provide education to participants, caregivers, and staff.
+ Coordinate supplements and home-delivered meals.
+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
+ Support food services at the day center and during home visits.
Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?
Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:
+ Hospitals and healthcare systems
+ Senior living communities
+ Schools and universities
+ Corporate wellness programs
+ Food service operations
We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:
+ Specialization
+ Leadership development
+ Cross-functional career paths
The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of _Modern Healthcare's_ **"Top** 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on _Training Magazine’s_ Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Hourly-PRN) to join our Nutrition Team in Clinical PACE setting in Schenectady, NY.
Registered Dietitian – Eddy SeniorCare PACE Program
**Location:** 1938 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303
**Schedule:** Part-time | Day Hours | No Nights or Weekends
Are you passionate about improving the health and quality of life for older adults? Join **Eddy SeniorCare** , a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, where you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping seniors live safely and independently in the community.
Why Work for a PACE Program?
PACE is a nationally recognized model of care that provides comprehensive medical and social services to older adults. As a Registered Dietitian in our PACE program, you’ll enjoy:
+ **Collaborative Care:** Work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other professionals in a team-based environment.
+ **Meaningful Impact:** Build relationships with participants and their families while making a real difference in their health and well-being.
+ **Work-Life Balance:** Enjoy regular daytime hours with no nights or weekends.
What You’ll Do
+ Conduct initial, routine, and unscheduled nutritional assessments for participants.
+ Develop individualized care plans and monitor nutritional goals.
+ Provide education to participants, caregivers, and staff.
+ Coordinate supplements and home-delivered meals.
+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
+ Support food services at the day center and during home visits.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Provides medical nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population
+ Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual
+ Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies
+ Trains and mentors patient services staff and interns as applicable
+ Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs
**Qualifications** :
+ Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
+ Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing/Credentialing Board, in states where required
+ One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred
+ Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming
Apply to Compass Group today!
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Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.
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