Brooklyn Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) to work in Brooklyn, NY.
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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
We now offer Daily Pay through a trusted third-party provider giving you faster access to your earnings!
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
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