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Lead Registered Dietitian (RD)

Triboro Center
Bronx, NY, 10456, USA
  • Market Salary: $64,120 - $92,220 p/year
  • Healthcare
Our job summary
Lead RD role with supervisory scope at a 405-bed Bronx rehabilitation & skilled nursing facility. Lead Registered Dietitian, full-time at Triboro Center (Bronx, NY). On-site, permanent role coordinating nutrition care, menus, and interdisciplinary care for long-term/rehab residents; daily EMR/menu updates and weekly care-team meetings. - Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) - Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics - Experience with long-term care/rehab nutrition and dysphagia diet modifications - Computer literate with EMR and menu software - Knowledge of state & federal long-term care regulations
Full description

Triboro Center is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian (RD) in Bronx, 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:

Triboro Center is a 405-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Triboro Center's staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. Triboro Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V

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