Registered Dietitian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility
• Active Registered Dietitian in State of NY

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the nutritional care of all residents.
• Conducts the overall clinical operation of the facility by coordinating the nutrition care program for each resident which includes the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of nutrition services.
• Visits all new admissions within specified time frame for food preferences and special needs.
• Completes assessment forms and resident care plans within seven (7) days after admission.
• Completes MDS within specified time frame.
• Documents all pertinent nutritional information in the resident’s medical record in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Represents the department by attending and participating in all resident-related meetings including Morning Meeting, Clinical Meeting, Resident Care Conferences, and Quality Improvement.
• Maintains a diet listing (Meal Tracker computerized system) on all residents, updating as necessary.
• Develops modified diet menu extensions based on the approved Diet Manual in conjunction with the Director and the Regional Dietitian.
• Assists in planning of special menus.
• Maintains Visitation Log and calendar system to coordinate resident visitation including MDS schedule, high risk residents, consults, etc.
• Available to Director and facility to provide inservice education to staff as needed.
• Assists the Director in developing and reviewing department policies and procedures.
• Evaluates the delivery of meals and nourishments to residents throughout the period of food service operation.
• Responsible for continued professional development.
• Keeps informed about current professional, managerial, and clinical developments.
• Maintains the Weight Monitor.
• Utilizes its program procedures to generate reports for dietitian and facility.
• Actively participate in the Weight and Wound Risk meetings per facility policy and prepares all reports as required on a timely basis.
• Participates in Wound Rounds, as appropriate.
• Maintains positive employee relations through effective communication.
• Conducts regular Test Tray and Tray Accuracy evaluations in conjunction with Director and Regional Dietitian.
• Supports sanitation program of department to meet health regulations.
• Remains flexible in assuming new or diverse responsibilities and exhibits a willingness to learn attitude in approaching new duties.
• Maintains resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Keeps credentials current through continuing education and maintains A.D.A. membership or registration/licensure status.
• Supports and participates in company’s training program.