Registered Dietician
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns•Tonawanda Town, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Sapphire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, an innovative skilled nursing facility specializing in caring for the elderly, is seeking a Registered Dietician to join their team. The Registered Dietician will be responsible for assessing the nutritional status of patients, recommending appropriate nutrition therapy, and assisting the dietary staff in creating high-quality meals and delivering a meaningful dining experience for clients in a long-term skilled nursing facility.
Requirements
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Licensed by the NY State Dietetics Licensing Board.
- Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical records, and nutrient analysis programs.
Nice To Haves
- One Year of senior living experience
Responsibilities
- Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history, obtains patient food preferences, assesses patients, and documents in patients’ medical record.
- Conducts nutritional assessment, develops and implements patient-specific care plans, and assists in recommending nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.
- Assists in recommending therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients, and ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order.
- Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding and dietary intakes as ordered by physicians.
- Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assists with changes to patient’s menu, including patient food preferences, and the development of standardized recipes, as well as assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handling and portion control.
- Prepares, presents, and conducts individual and group education classes, as needed.
- Develops and utilizes effective lines of communication regarding nutrition information within the facility by coordinating with an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems.
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package
- Paid time Off
- Opportunities for Professional Growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
