Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Registered Dietitian (RD)

We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our team in Cooperstown, NY . Our organization now provides Daily Pay through a reliable third-party service, allowing you quicker access to your earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the nutritional status of residents, offering recommendations to the medical team and creating comprehensive care plans.
• Evaluate the unique nutritional needs of residents, particularly concerning nutrition support, skin integrity, and significant weight management issues.
• Coordinate the acquisition of nutritional support supplies and oral supplements with external vendors and relevant department heads.
• Oversee meal service for residents to ensure adherence to dietary modifications.
• Provide education to residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts and dietary adjustments.
• Regularly assess Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to maintain high standards of care.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the interdisciplinary team to review and modify residents’ care plans.
• Collaborate closely with the Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure residents with dysphagia receive appropriate mechanically altered diets.
• Review all menu changes to ensure compliance with facility policies and State/Federal regulations.
• Update diet orders and menu modifications daily in the computer menu software.
• Supervise and work alongside the dietary team to deliver exceptional care to residents.
• Conduct regular audits in areas related to quality nutrition care.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies regarding weight monitoring.
• Communicate daily with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Dietitian credential.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics .
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant state and federal guidelines.
• Proficient in computer skills, including EMR software and computer-based menu systems.

About Us

Our organization is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility situated in the scenic Mohawk Valley, just a short distance from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents, supporting them in becoming stronger, healthier, and happier. Our community is built on friendship, support, and family, and we strive for every resident to depart with dignity and independence.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.