Job description

• 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 an 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 the 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 the facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring
• Communicate with an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to Residents

REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 - $54.24 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hempstead, NY 11550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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