Dietitian SNF
Elderwood•Waverly, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Registered Dietitian (license required) to join their clinical team in a full-time role supporting residents in long-term care and short-term rehab. This is a local opportunity to make a real difference in resident health and quality of life. The Registered Dietitian team member assists with nursing the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the nutrition assessments of our residents and monitoring their progress, keeping organized and cohesive documentation and conducting routine audits related to nutrition and food services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Registered Dietitian credential required
- Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) or state licensure, as applicable
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
- Experience with nutritional software and electronic medical records preferred
- Compassionate, resident-centered approach
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and counseling abilities
- Team-focused and collaborative mindset
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Passion for improving resident health and quality of life
Responsibilities
- Complete nutrition assessments and reassessments for residents
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
- Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight trends, intake, and overall wellness
- Maintain accurate nutrition documentation within the electronic medical record system
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings
- Partner with Dining Services to support appropriate meal planning and service
- Serve as a nutrition resource for facility leadership and clinical teams
- Support and mentor Diet Technicians and dietetic interns, as applicable
- Conduct nutrition-related audits and performance improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with CMS, DOH, and nutritional service regulations
- Assist with staff education and in-service training programs
- Support survey readiness and best practice initiatives
Benefits
- Full-time flexibility
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health insurance, PTO & holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
