Boro Park Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDE) 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' 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
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 (RD) or a RDE (eligbible)
Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
About us:
Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 510-bed rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of the Boro Park section of Brooklyn. Our warm and nurturing environment allows each resident to maintain his or her Rehabilitation and Healthcare, healthier, happier, and most of all, with the tools to succeed. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's individuality. We want all residents to leave the Boro Park Center font's dignity and independence. Boro Park Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V
