Registered Dietician

Location: The Bronx

Registered Dietician at Triboro Center summary:
The Registered Dietitian at Triboro Center assesses and monitors residents' nutritional status, develops care plans, and ensures dietary compliance with state and federal guidelines. The role involves coordinating nutrition support supplies, educating residents and staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care. Supervision of dietary staff and routine audits to maintain quality nutrition care are also key responsibilities.
Triboro Center is hiring a 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
Keywords:
Registered Dietitian, nutrition care, dietary services, care plans, resident health, nutrition support, rehabilitation center, nutrition education, medical nutrition therapy, skilled nursing