Impactful RD in Long-Term Care | Daily Pay

CareRite Centers, LLC; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their clinical team. The role focuses on managing nutrition for short- and long-term residents, including palliative care and feeding tube patients.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Nutrition, you will assess needs, provide counseling, collaborate with physicians, nursing and therapy staff, and apply the Nutrition Care Process to deliver evidence-based nutrition care.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or RD eligible (with DI verification).
• Comfortable with enteral nutrition.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with state survey process and nutrition care regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional needs of residents by completing clinical nutritional assessments.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education for residents and families.
• Work with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal care for all residents.
• Be knowledgeable of the Nutrition Care Process.
• Possess the ability to problem solve and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organize clinical nutrition and patient care responsibilities effectively.
• Rotating holidays and weekend work required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Registered Dietitian

Eligible with DI Verification

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their clinical team. The role focuses on managing nutrition for short- and long-term residents, including palliative care and feeding tube patients.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Nutrition, you will assess needs, provide counseling, collaborate with physicians, nursing and therapy staff, and apply the Nutrition Care Process to deliver evidence-based nutrition care.