Registered Dietitian (RD)

ADCES Connect; New York (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Brooklyn Centerfor Rehabilitation andHealthcare in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to support residents with nutritional care. The role involves assessing nutritional status, creating care plans, and coordinating diet-related services with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include ensuring diet modifications align with policies, maintaining EMR and menu systems, and educating residents and staff.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Evaluate nutrition needs related to weight, skin integrity and special conditions.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies with vendors and department heads.
• Monitor meal services and ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts and diet changes.
• Review and adjust dietary care plans for effectiveness with the team.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologist on dysphagia diets.
• Update diet orders and menus in computer systems daily.
• Supervise the dietary team to maintain high-quality care.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with regulations.

Conoscenze

Nutrition knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

EMR software proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Strumenti

EMR software

Menu software

Descrizione del lavoro

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 andHealthcareis 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 Centeris a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute health care network in the Northeast.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V