Registered Dietician Job at Delmar Center
Delmar Center is hiring a
Registered Dietitian (RD) in
Delmar, NY.
DUTIES:
- Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
- Evaluate special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues
- Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads
- Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed
- Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification
- Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care
- Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care
- Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia
- Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines
- Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis
- Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care
- Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis
- Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
- Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems
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About us:
Delmar Center is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Delmar, New York, a suburb of Albany. A recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care,
Delmar Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our patients and residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest.
Delmar Center is a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute health care network in the Northeast.
Delmar Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
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