Registered Dietitian (RD)
Cooperstown Center
Knoxville, TN, 37955, USA
- Healthcare
Work near the National Baseball Hall of Fame in a 174-bed skilled nursing center. Registered Dietitian role, full-time (onsite) in Cooperstown, NY; permanent position supporting rehab & skilled nursing residents; weekday schedule with interdisciplinary team meetings; uses EMR/menu software. - Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- Experience with long-term care or clinical nutrition preferred
- Computer literate with EMR and menu software
- Knowledge of state/federal nutrition regulations
Full description
Cooperstown Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Cooperstown, 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: Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and just minutes away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Cooperstown Center
is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest, and we want all residents to leave
Cooperstown Center
with dignity and independence.
Cooperstown 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: Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and just minutes away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Cooperstown Center
is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest, and we want all residents to leave
Cooperstown Center
with dignity and independence.
Cooperstown Center
is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
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