Registered Dietitian (RD)

State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn is seeking a Registered Dietitian to work in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on assessing residents, developing care plans, and coordinating nutrition support within a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate residents and families on nutrition, ensure diet orders meet policy standards, and monitor care quality. Daily Pay is available through a trusted provider, enhancing access to earnings.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Coordinate nutrition support and dietary modifications with staff and vendors.
• Educate residents, families and staff on nutrition concepts.
• Ensure diet orders and menus follow policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize care quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

Menu software

Job description

Job Description

Brooklyn Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) to work in Brooklyn, NY.

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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

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a state-of-the-art 281-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. It's a 280,000 sq. ft. ultramodern facility with a 6,000 sq. ft. high-tech therapy suite and 14,000 sq. ft of exclusive rooftop and outdoor spaces. A recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care, Brooklyn Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our patients and residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We're a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest. Brooklyn Center is a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute health care network in the Northeast.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V