Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD is seeking a registered Dietitian to lead nutritional assessments and care planning in a long-term care setting in New York. You will assess residents, develop individualized nutrition plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, and social workers to coordinate care.

The role requires licensure as a Dietitian, with LTC experience preferred. You will document in the EHR, ensure regulatory compliance, and advocate for residents' nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as a Dietitian is required.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for all residents.
• Monitor residents with weight changes, wounds, malnutrition, and high-risk nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans addressing needs, preferences, and medical conditions.
• Prescribe therapeutic diets and dietary supplements, as permitted by state law.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, care plans, and progress in the EHR.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning food and nutrition services in long-term care.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to the MDS process related to nutrition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

EMR software

Nutrition analysis software

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for all new and existing residents.
• Monitor residents with significant weight changes, wounds, pressure injuries, malnutrition, and other high‑risk nutritional needs.
• Assess residents' medical history, lab values, medications, food and fluid intake, and potential swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
• Care Planning and Intervention:
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that address each resident's specific needs, preferences, and medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders).
• Prescribe therapeutic diets and dietary supplements, as permitted by state law.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, speech‑language pathologists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Care and Assessment:
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for all new and existing residents.
• Monitor residents with significant weight changes, wounds, pressure injuries, malnutrition, and other high‑risk nutritional needs.
• Assess residents' medical history, lab values, medications, food and fluid intake, and potential swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
• Care Planning and Intervention:
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that address each resident's specific needs, preferences, and medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders).
• Prescribe therapeutic diets and dietary supplements, as permitted by state law.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, speech‑language pathologists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of resident assessments, care plans, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning food and nutrition services in a long‑term care setting.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, particularly in relation to nutritional and swallowing status.

• Licensure: State licensure or certification as a Dietitian
• Experience: Previous experience in a long‑term care, skilled nursing, or other clinical setting is highly preferred.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and nutrition analysis software.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.