Registered Dietitian (RD)

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

Centers Health Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join Triboro Center in Bronx, NY. The role involves assessing and monitoring residents' nutritional status, creating care plans, educating staff and residents, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Candidates should possess a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, be a Registered Dietitian, and have strong interpersonal and leadership skills. This position promises a supportive work environment focused on quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status.
• Provide recommendations and develop care plans.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies.
• Monitor meal service and ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents and staff on nutrition and diet modification.
• Conduct audits to ensure quality nutrition care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of state and federal guidelines

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

Computer-based menu systems

Job description

Triboro Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Bronx, NY.

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible candidates will be considered.

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DUTIES

• Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
• Evaluate special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads
• Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed
• Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification
• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care
• Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care
• Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia
• Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines
• Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis
• Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care
• Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis
• Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Registered Dietitian
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

About us

Triboro Center is a 405-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Triboro Center’s staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Triboro Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

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