Registered Dietitian

Sapphire-Nursing-and-Rehab-At-Goshen; Village of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen in New York is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and guide dietary staff in delivering quality meals for residents in a long-term care facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and NY RD certification, with EMR proficiency and strong teamwork to coordinate with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nutrition/dietetics.
• Current NY Registered Dietitian certification.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and families for nutritional history and preferences.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop patient-specific care plans.
• Recommend diet modifications and coordinate with physicians on orders.
• Calculate nutrient content of tube feedings and dietary intakes.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Assist in menu changes and standardized recipes; supervise food service staff.
• Prepare and conduct individual and group nutrition education.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Follow state/federal guidelines; EMR and menu system familiarity.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary counseling

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian Certification (NY)

Tools

EMR software

Menu systems

Job description

We Offer Extremely Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen, a long term skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New Yorkis seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its team of exceptional care professionals. The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for assessing the nutritional status of patients and recommending the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs. The Registered Dietitian will also be responsible in assisting the dietary staff in creating high quality meals and the delivering of a meaningful dining experience for clients in a long tern skilled nursing facility.

Job Responsibility:

• Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history, obtains patient food preferences, assesses patients, and documents in patients’ medical record.
• Conducts nutritional assessment, develops and implements patient specific care plans, and assists in recommending nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.
• Assists in recommending therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients, and ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order.
• Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding and dietary intakes as ordered by physicians.
• Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.
• Assists with changes to patient’s menu, including patient food preferences, and the development of standardized recipes, as well as assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and portion control.
• Prepares, presents, and conducts individual and group education classes, as needed.
• Develops and utilizes effective lines of communication regarding nutrition information within the facility by coordinatingwith aninterdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents,
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Registered Dietician Certification with the NYS Department of Education.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.