Registered Dietitian (RD)
On-site · White Plains, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status; provide recommendations to medical staff and develop adequate care plans. Evaluate special nutritional needs including nutrition support, skin breakdown, and weight issues. Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with vendors and department heads. Monitor meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed, educate residents, families and staff on nutrition concepts, and routinely evaluate dietary care plans for effectiveness. Meet weekly with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust plans of care; collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure mechanically altered diets for dysphagia; review menu changes for policy/procedure and regulatory compliance; update diet orders and menu changes in daily EMR/menu software; supervise dietary team to provide excellent resident care; conduct audits for quality nutrition care; ensure compliance with weight monitoring regulations; communicate with the interdisciplinary team daily to maintain high-quality care.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Dietitian
- 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
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