Job Description
Job Description
Our organization is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our team in Cooperstown, NY.
We are excited to offer Daily Pay through a reliable third-party service, allowing you quicker access to your earnings.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assess and monitor the nutritional health of residents, provide recommendations to medical personnel, and create comprehensive care plans.
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Identify and evaluate the specific nutritional needs of residents, particularly those requiring nutrition support, addressing skin issues, and managing significant weight concerns.
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Coordinate the acquisition of nutritional support supplies and oral supplements with external vendors and relevant department heads.
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Oversee meal service for residents to ensure adherence to dietary modifications.
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Educate residents, their families, and staff on nutrition principles and dietary adjustments.
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Regularly assess Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to maintain high standards of care.
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Participate in weekly meetings with the interdisciplinary team to review and modify residents’ care plans.
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Collaborate closely with the Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure residents with dysphagia receive appropriate mechanically altered diets.
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Review all menu modifications to ensure compliance with facility policies and State/Federal regulations.
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Daily update diet orders and menu changes in the computer menu software.
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Supervise and work alongside the dietary team to deliver exceptional care to residents.
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Conduct regular audits in areas related to providing quality nutritional care.
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Ensure compliance with regulations and policies regarding weight monitoring.
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Communicate daily with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care for residents.
Qualifications:
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Must hold a Registered Dietitian credential.
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Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
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Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
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Familiarity with relevant state and federal regulations.
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Proficiency in computer skills, including EMR software and computer-based menu systems.
About Us:
Our facility is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing center situated in the scenic Mohawk Valley, just a short distance from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for our residents, assisting them in becoming stronger, healthier, and happier. Our community is built on friendships, neighborly support, and family connections, and we strive for all residents to depart with dignity and independence. We are proud members of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V