Onsite Clinical Dietitian - Long-Term Care

National-Health-Care-Associates,-Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pines at Poughkeepsie, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to evaluate nutritional status and implement care plans for residents at our Poughkeepsie facility. This on-site role collaborates with the culinary and care teams to ensure healthful, balanced meals tailored to resident needs.

Requirements include active CDR registration, state licensure, and a BS in Dietetics/Nutrition.

Formación

• Active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Valid and active license, per state requirements
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition or related field
• Previous experience in long-term care setting preferred
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Responsabilidades

• Conduct onsite, comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents
• Develop and ensure the implementation of individualized nutrition care plans
• Collaborate with onsite interdisciplinary teams to ensure nutritional adequacy and compliance to federal, state and local regulations
• Assist food service director in managing costs, overseeing food preparation and service, and developing department staffing plans
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutritional requirements and healthy eating habits
• Monitor and evaluate residents' nutritional status and make necessary adjustments to care plans

Conocimientos

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Educación

BS in Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Pines at Poughkeepsie, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to evaluate nutritional status and implement care plans for residents at our Poughkeepsie facility. This on-site role collaborates with the culinary and care teams to ensure healthful, balanced meals tailored to resident needs.

Requirements include active CDR registration, state licensure, and a BS in Dietetics/Nutrition.