Richmond Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Staten Island, NY.

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible candidates will be considered

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DUTIES:

Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
Collaborate with residents and interdisciplinary team members to obtain and maintain food preferences consistent with clinical nutrition needs, ensuring accurate entry and ongoing updates within the foodservice software system.
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
proficiency with PointClickCare and Dietech strongly preferred
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:

Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Richmond Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

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