Registered Dietitian (nursing Home)

Boro Park Center Brooklyn, New York, US

About the Role

Boro Park Center

is hiring a

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDE) in

Brooklyn, NY.

Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans 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 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 Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a RDE (eligbible) Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

is a 510-bed rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of the Boro Park section of Brooklyn. Our warm and nurturing environment allows each resident to maintain his or her Rehabilitation and Healthcare, healthier, happier, and most of all, with the tools to succeed. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s individuality. We want all residents to leave the

Boro Park Center

font’s dignity and independence.

Boro Park Center

is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Responsibilities

  • Assess nutritional status and develop care plans
  • Coordinate nutrition support and ensure diet modifications are followed
  • Educate residents and staff on nutrition concepts

Qualifications

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or RDE
  • Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
  • Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation setting

Required Skills

nutrition assessment calorie/protein management diet modification interdisciplinary collaboration compliance with regulations

Keywords

dietitian nutrition nursing home rehabilitation diet modification

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Job Overview

Date Posted 3 days ago
Location Brooklyn, New York, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Remote
Category Healthcare clinical nursing

About the Company

Boro Park Center