Registered Dietitian (RD)
On-siteBrooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status to develop adequate care plans, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to maintain food preferences consistent with clinical needs. Evaluate special nutrition support requirements for skin breakdown and weight issues, then coordinate procurement of supplements with vendors and department heads. Monitor meal services to ensure diet modifications are followed and conduct routine audits of quality nutrition care areas. Update diet orders and menu changes in computer software daily, reviewing all menu modifications against facility policies and state/federal guidelines. Supervise the dietary team to ensure compliance with regulations on weight monitoring and communicate daily to provide high-quality resident care.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
- Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems
Desired Qualifications
- proficiency with PointClickCare and Dietech strongly preferred
- Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
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