Lead Registered Dietitian (RD)

Triboro Center; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Triboro Center in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian (RD) to oversee clinical nutrition services and guide the dietary team. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, and coordination with medical staff to optimize residents’ nutrition status.

The RD will ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines, supervise dietary staff, and collaborate with other disciplines to provide high-quality nutrition care in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Evaluate nutrition needs related to weight, skin breakdown, and special conditions.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supports and oral supplements with vendors and department heads.
• Monitor meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and diet modification concepts.
• Routinely evaluate dietary care plans for effectiveness and quality of care.
• Meet weekly with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust plans of care.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologist for dysphagia diet modifications.
• Review menu changes to align with policies and regulations.
• Update diet orders and menu changes in computer menu software daily.
• Supervise and collaborate with the dietary team to ensure resident care.
• Conduct audits of areas related to nutrition care for quality control.
• Ensure compliance with weight monitoring regulations and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

EMR proficiency

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Triboro Center is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian (RD) in Bronx, NY.

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DUTIES

• Assess / monitor the residents‘ nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
• Evaluate special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads
• Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed
• Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification
• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care
• Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care
• Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia
• Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines
• Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis
• Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care
• Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis
• Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Registered Dietitian
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

About us

Triboro Center is a 405-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality.

Triboro Center’s staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.

Triboro Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V