Registered Dietitian; RD

Position: Registered Dietitian (RD)
Location: Elizabethtown

Essex Center   is hiring a   Registered Dietitian (RD)  for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Elizabethtown, NY.
We are now offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus!  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 an 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 the 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 the facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring   Communicate with an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to Residents   REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Registered Dietitian!  Must have nursing home experience   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:

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare   is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
Essex Center   is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V