Registered Dietician
Job Description
Bishop Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Syracuse, NY.
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Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible candidates will be considered
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DUTIES:
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Assess/monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
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Evaluate the special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues
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Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involve department heads
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Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed
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Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification
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Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high-quality of care
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Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care
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Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia
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Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines
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Update diet order and menu changes in the computer menu software on a daily basis
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Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care
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Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis
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Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring
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Communicate with the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be a Registered Dietitian
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Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
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Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
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Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
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Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems
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About Us:
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Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a warm and welcoming 440-bed skilled nursing facility located in Syracuse, New York. Known for its commitment to compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bishop offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a supportive and homelike environment. Our dedicated team uses a personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to help residents recover, regain independence, and thrive.
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