Registered Dietitian (RD)

Glens Falls Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Glens Falls Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Glens Falls, NY. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The RD will assess residents’ nutritional status, develop care plans, and coordinate nutrition support with medical staff and vendors. You will educate residents and staff, monitor meal services, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies with vendors and departments.
• Oversee meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families and staff on nutrition concepts and diet modification.
• Review and update diet orders and menu changes in software daily.
• Lead the dietary team to provide high-quality resident care.
• Conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance and quality nutrition care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Guidelines knowledge

Education

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Tools

EMR software

Menu software

Job description

Glens Falls Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Glens Falls, NY.

We are also offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

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:

Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the border of Warren and Washington Counties. Our mission at Glens Falls Center is to provide the finest rehabilitation and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal, and good outcomes are our daily measure of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for all. Glens Falls Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V