Registered Dietitian
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status, develop care plans, and evaluate special needs regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and weight issues. Coordinate procurement of supplements with vendors and department heads, while monitoring meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed. Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts, routinely evaluate dietary care plans, and meet weekly with the interdisciplinary team to adjust plans of care. Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologists for dysphagia diets, review menu changes against state and federal guidelines, update computer menu systems daily, and conduct routine audits for quality care. Ensure facility compliance with regulations and weight monitoring policies.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Dietitian!
- Must have nursing home experience
- Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
- Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems
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