Registered Dietitian (Hybrid)

Registered Dietitian

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160-bed top rated skilled nursing facility located in Putnam County, New York and has been trusted by families to care for their loved ones. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the planning and direction of the preparation and service of resident meals, including regular and therapeutic diets, ordered by physicians. Responsible for the nutritional care of residents, including nutritional assessments and documentation, and preparation as a member of the care plan team. Duties include:

• Keeping facility, DNS, and Administrator informed of departmental activities, needs and problems.
• Consulting and working collaboratively with Food Service Director/ICCP team/Resident's responsible party to meet resident's needs.
• Planning menus/nourishments and modifying menus as needed for therapeutic diets.
• Participating in administrative staff meetings and attending other meetings as required.
• Considering psycho-social needs of the residents, as this will impact food consumption.
• Educating/counseling residents and family members, regarding therapeutic diet and/or modified liquid or food consistency.
• Frequent communication with physician, team members and staff, to provide adequate nutrition and address any risks or concerns.
• Visiting new residents and conducting nutrition assessments, planning nutrition goals to meet the needs of geriatric population and physically impaired persons.
• Documenting nutritional assessment information in the medical record, according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for nutrition section of respective resident care plans including all residents who are at nutritional risk. Completing nutritional documentation on residents on a quarterly basis and as required to meet all regulatory timeframes.
• Oversight and assists in preparation and approval of resident menu, including therapeutic and non-therapeutic diets.
• Maintains a current Diet Manual for the facility, and ensures all nutritional policies are in accordance with local, federal, and state regulations (approved by the Medical Director). Responsible for overseeing the planning, preparation and accuracy of resident meals.
• Recommends creative and individualized ways to improve or maintain resident's nutritional requirements including use of nutritional supplements as needed.
• Monitors for trends and formulate corrective actions to ensure compliance.

Requirements:

• Meets the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association guidelines as a Registered Dietitian and/or on the basis of education, training, and experience.
• Preferred two years' experience or more in a hospital or long-term care setting as a dietitian; involved in resident care planning and/or menu planning.
• Must have good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Keeps informed of current nutrition protocols, requirements, federal, and state regulations.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask to speak to the HR Dept. or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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