Registered Dietitian (RD)
Oneida Center
Boston, MA, 02298, USA
- Healthcare
Lead a clinical nutrition team at a 120-bed skilled nursing center with interdisciplinary case reviews and quality audits. Chief Clinical Dietitian / Registered Dietitian role in Utica, NY; full-time on-site at Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare; ongoing/permanent position. - Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- Experience with clinical nutrition in post-acute/skilled nursing settings preferred
- Computer literate with EMR and menu software proficiency
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Full description
Oneida Center is hiring a Chief Clinical Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian (RD) in Utica, 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
About us: Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare , formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at
Oneida Center
include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well – being, individuality, and independence.
Oneida Center
is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
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
About us: Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare , formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at
Oneida Center
include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well – being, individuality, and independence.
Oneida Center
is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
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