Registered Dietician

National-Health-Care-Associates,-Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition or related field

Job description

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Poughkeepsie is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 100 Franklin Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601

What You'll Do:

As a Registered Dietician, you will evaluate the nutritional status and implement nutrition care plans for our residents. Your expertise will guide our culinary team in providing balanced and wholesome meals that support the health and vitality of those in our care. Please note this is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

If you are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through nutrition, join our team as a Registered Dietician. Make a real difference in people's lives through the power of nutrition in an environment where compassion, care, and your expertise come together.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Poughkeepsie team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $38.00/Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Registered Dietician include:

• 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 Interest in the nutrition and health care needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.