Registered Dietitian

Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Same-day pay

Benefits package

Professional growth

Training programs

Job summary

Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center is seeking a qualified Dietitian to integrate food and nutrition into resident care. Collaborate with medical staff, complete MDS-related tasks, and contribute to care plans and records in the medical chart.

Responsibilities include counseling residents and families, implementing diet changes in software, and supporting compliance with regulations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Clinical Dietetics.
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Responsibilities

• Integrate the food and nutrition aspects of resident care through communication with medical and nursing staff.
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Skills

Dietetics knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

EMR entry

Microsoft Word

Email proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics

RD/RDN or CDN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Word

Job description

Duties Include

• Integrate the food and nutrition aspects of resident care through communication with the medical and nursing staff.

• Follows regulations for completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as appropriate.

• Contributes pertinent information to resident care plans and records appropriate assessments, screens and progress notes in the resident's medical record.

• Provides nutritional counseling and diet education to residents and their families.

• Implementing of diet changes, modification of menus and food preferences into food service software as needed.

• Helps the department in reinforcement of policies and procedures and/or training for dietary employees as needed.

• Attends and participates in resident care plan meetings and develops appropriate integrated care plans.

• Observes and advises on food preparation, meal rounds as needed.

• Provides assistance in cost control, food preparation and service, and staffing of the department as needed.

• Helps the department make routine evaluations to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

• Advise physician and nursing supervisor when diet changes or nutritional supplements are necessary.

• Ensures that physician diet orders are followed for each resident.

• Communicates additional diet changes to production staff that affects amounts and type of food preparation.

• Supervises the work of the kitchen and supervisors as needed.

• Attends administrative staff/department meetings.

Requirements Include

• Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Clinical Dietetics

• Preferably Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) and/or Certified Dietitian of New York (CDN), 1+ year experience (will train the right candidate)

• A member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of issues related to food and nutrition

• Enthusiastic with great interpersonal skills

• Good time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at once

• Proficiency in email, Microsoft word and electronic medical record entry

We offer the Following

• Competitive Compensation.

• Same Day Pay Available!

• Great Benefits Package.

• Professional Growth & Stability.

• Innovative Training Programs And much more!

Dress Code Policy

• Business Professional Attire Required