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Registered Dietitian (RD)

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterSyracuse, NY, United States
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Bishop Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Syracuse, NY.

DUTIES :

Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans

Evaluate the 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 involve 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 the 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 the 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 :

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing  Center is a warm and welcoming 440-bed skilled nursing facility located in Syracuse, New York. Known for its commitment to compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bishop offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a supportive and homelike environment. Our dedicated team uses a personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to help residents recover, regain independence, and thrive.

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Registered Dietitian Rd • Syracuse, NY, United States