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Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
Bushwick 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’ plans 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 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:
Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 225-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the border of Brooklyn & Queens. 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 of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Bushwick Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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