Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job Description

Brooklyn Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Brooklyn, 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 :

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare  is a state-of-the-art 281-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. It’s a 280,000 sq. ft. ultramodern facility with a 6,000 sq. ft. high-tech therapy suite and 14,000 sq. ft of exclusive rooftop and outdoor spaces. A recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care, Brooklyn Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our patients and residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest.  Brooklyn Center  is a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute health care network in the Northeast.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M / F / D / V