Registered Dietitian (Rd)

Brooklyn Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

Brooklyn Centerfor Rehabilitation andHealthcare in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess and plan nutrition care for residents. You will coordinate diet plans with medical staff, monitor progress, and educate residents and staff on nutrition concepts.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of state and federal guidelines. Join a 281-bed facility dedicated to high-quality nutrition care; daily pay through a trusted provider is available, and you will

Qualifications

• Must have RD credential.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for nutrition and care.
• Computer literacy with EMR and digital menu systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutritional status, monitor progression, and develop adequate care plans.
• Evaluate special nutrition needs, including weight issues and dysphagia-related modifications.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies with outside vendors and department heads.
• Monitor meal service and ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families and staff on nutrition concepts and diet modification.
• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness and quality.
• Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review care plans.
• Review menu changes to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Update diet orders and menus in computer systems daily.
• Supervise dietary team to provide high-quality resident care.
• Conduct audits of areas relevant to nutrition care.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary care planning

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

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 Centerfor Rehabilitation andHealthcare 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