Registered Dietitian

Delhi-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Fraser (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Delhi-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente is seeking a qualified dietitian to assess and manage residents’ nutrition needs in a long-term care facility. The role requires an NBF/NYS licensure path and a relevant nutrition or dietetics certification.

The position emphasizes collaboration with food service and clinical teams, development of therapy diets, and participation in quality assurance programs to ensure high standards of resident care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from a regionally accredited US college/university.
• Certification as a dietitian or nutrition professional in NY State upon meeting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and energy/protein needs of residents.
• Interpret data, review plans of care, and deliver nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition information during meal rounds and menu checks.
• Develop therapeutic diets in collaboration with the Food Service Director.
• Refer residents to other health care providers as needed.
• Support QA and improvement processes within the facility.
• Ensure nutrition interventions are ordered per physician/NP orders and standards.

Skills

Dietitian certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Competitive Rate and flexible work structure

Please note this doesn't apply to employees who are being referred by agencies

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation


• Great Benefits Package


• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off

Qualifications: 1) Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, and completion of a program in nutrition or dietetics with the appropriate national accreditation; Must be certified as a dietitian or nutrition professional in NY State once requirements met *See Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree with emphasis in nutrition preferred from an accredited program.

Experience Required

One to three years’ direct care experience with one to two years’ experience in long- term care.

Professional Licensure and Certification Required

Certification in dietetics-nutrition in New York State, or successful completion of the Registered Dietitian examination offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Certified Nutrition Specialist exam offered by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists are acceptable.

Essential Functions

• Assess nutrition status, including laboratory data, fluid status, energy and protein needs ofresident.


• Evaluates and interprets data, reviews and modifies plans of care, and delivers nutrition care to residents.


• Routinely provides nutrition-related information/technical assistance by conducting meal rounds, test trays, menu checks and other services as needed.


• Accurately assesses, plans and delivers nutrition care to residents fed by enteralmeans.


• Prepare residents for self-management of nutritioncare.


• Helps develop and implement Quality Assurance and Improvement processes within thefacility.


• Consults with Food Service Director to develop appropriate therapeuticdiets.


• Makes referrals as necessary to other health careproviders.


• Completes other duties to support departmental operations as assigned orrequested.


• Participates in inspections (surveys) conducted by authorized agencies


• Provides safe resident nutritional care while demonstrating knowledge and competency in ordering nutritional interventions, and in accordance with physician/NP orders, according to established standards and policies.


• Maintains awareness of new updates/standards and incorporates them into his/her nutritional practice throughout the continuum of care.


• Assists co-workers as needed and maintains positive interpersonal relationships withcolleagues.


• Exhibits professional conduct and behavior through cooperative interactions with others and accepts personal responsibility for their ownactions.


• Reports any change in condition of a resident to the appropriate nursingsupervisor.


• Reports any resident care issues to the appropriate nursing supervisor.


• Assists co-workers as needed and maintains positive interpersonal relationships withcolleagues.


• Exhibits professional conduct and behavior through cooperative interactions with others and accepts personal responsibility for their ownactions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.