Registered Dietitian — Senior Care Nutrition & Growth

Safire-Rehabilitation-of-Northtowns-LL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sapphire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, located in Erie County, New York, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our skilled nursing team. The RD will assess nutritional status and recommend therapy aligned with patients’ needs, and assist dietary staff in delivering high-quality meals and a meaningful dining experience.

The role involves collaborating with medical staff to develop care plans, educating residents and families, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the CDR.
• Licensed by the NYS Dietetics Licensing Board.
• One year of senior living experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, EMR and nutrient analysis programs.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and families for nutrition history and documents in the medical record.
• Performs nutritional assessments and develops patient-specific care plans.
• Recommends diet modifications and communicates with physicians for orders.
• Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding and dietary intakes as ordered.
• Provides counseling to patients and families on nutrition.
• Guides menu changes and assists in recipe development and portions.
• Delivers individual and group nutrition education.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Counseling patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian credential (CDR)

Licensed by NY State Dietetics Licensing Board

Tools

EMR software

Nutrient analysis programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sapphire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, located in Erie County, New York, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our skilled nursing team. The RD will assess nutritional status and recommend therapy aligned with patients’ needs, and assist dietary staff in delivering high-quality meals and a meaningful dining experience.

The role involves collaborating with medical staff to develop care plans, educating residents and families, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.