Registered Dietitian (RD)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Job summary

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Hollis, NY is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess residents' nutritional status and develop care plans. The role requires RD or RD Eligible credentials and a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

The position involves coordinating nutrition support, educating staff and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be an RD or RD Eligible (RDE).
• 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 advise medical staff.
• Develop care plans based on nutrition needs and weight management.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies with vendors and departments.
• Monitor meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families and staff on nutrition and diet changes.
• Review and update diet plans to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to adjust care plans.
• Assist with dysphagia meals with Speech-Language Pathologist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RD or RD Eligible (RDE)

Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

Computer-based menu systems

Job description

Holliswood Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Hollis, NY.

We are now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Must be an RD or RD Eligible (RDE)

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 an RD or RDE
• 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:

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 314-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New York’s beautiful Hollis neighborhood. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Holliswood Center staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Holliswood Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V