Registered Dietitian; RD

Registered Dietitian (RD) at Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center summary:

The Registered Dietitian (RD) at Bishop Center in Syracuse, NY, assesses and monitors residents' nutritional status, develops care plans, and coordinates nutrition support. They educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and diet modifications while ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, the RD oversees dietary staff, manages menu changes, and conducts audits to maintain high-quality nutritional care.

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.

Keywords:

Registered Dietitian, nutrition assessment, care planning, diet modification, nutrition support, residential care, skilled nursing, interdisciplinary team, menu planning, regulatory compliance