Registered Dietitian (RD)
Job Description
Our organization is currently in search of a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility located in the Bronx, NY.
We provide complimentary vision and dental coverage, a 401k plan, and a subsidized healthcare program!
Key Responsibilities:Evaluate and monitor the nutritional health of residents, offering recommendations to the medical team and creating comprehensive care plans.
Assess the unique nutritional needs of residents, particularly concerning nutrition support, skin integrity, and significant weight fluctuations.
Oversee the procurement of nutritional support supplies and oral supplements in collaboration with external vendors and relevant department heads.
Ensure that meal services for residents adhere to prescribed dietary modifications.
Provide education to residents, their families, and staff regarding nutrition principles and dietary adjustments.
Regularly review dietary care plans for effectiveness to maintain high standards of care.
Participate in weekly meetings with an interdisciplinary team to assess and modify residents' care plans.
Collaborate closely with the Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure residents with dysphagia receive appropriate mechanically altered diets.
Examine all menu modifications to ensure compliance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.
Daily update diet orders and menu changes in the computerized menu management system.
Supervise and collaborate with the dietary team to deliver exceptional care to residents.
Conduct regular audits of areas related to quality nutrition care.
Ensure adherence to regulations and policies regarding weight monitoring.
Engage in daily communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care for residents.
Must be a Registered Dietitian!
Experience in a nursing home setting is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
Familiarity with relevant state and federal regulations.
Proficient in computer skills, including EMR software and computerized menu systems.
Our organization is a faith-based facility situated in the northwest Bronx, adjacent to the picturesque Van Cortlandt Park. Since 1931, we have been part of the Ministry of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, providing both long-term and short-term care to the elderly. Our dedicated staff addresses the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of residents, fostering a community where ‘The Difference is Love.’
