Registered Dietitian-Full Time - Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury : Job Details

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility located in Lake Katrine 5 minutes off of exit 19 on the New York State Thruway. Northeast Center offers programs not found in any other nursing home in the region, and our employees are offered a level of specialized education not found anywhere else. Those who work at Northeast Center gain knowledge and skills that advance their careers while working in a supportive environment.

We understand the needs of our staff, which is why we have also created a unique benefits program that our staff have praised, which include:

• DAILY PAY
• RAFFLE PRIZES GIVEN WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUALLY
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
• GENEROUS PTO
• INCREASED PAY RATES
• REFERRAL BONUSES

Whether you're starting your nursing career or looking to advance it, Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a place to make your mark in the world!

Responsibilities:

• Assess and document residents nutritional status based on laboratory values, medical and nutritional history and medical/surgical condition; develops nutritional care plans based on evidence based nutritional care. Documentation of information in accordance with accepted standard of practice and written department protocol.
• Consults directly with physicians regarding individual nutrition & hydration status with plan of care, changes in diet orders, and updates on progress.
• Counseling clients and families on special diets and nutritional health for in house and discharge to a home setting.
• Attend Care Plan Meetings, Wound Rounds and other facility meetings as directed. Participates in departmental continuous Quality Improvement implementation and monitoring
• Monitors and participates in food quality and acceptance, menu design and nutrient quality & quantity of foods served
• Enforcing safety standards, Follows established infection control and safety procedures. .
• Utilizes the Northeast Center for Special Care values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the Centers mission.
• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facilitys dietary service areas
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs/in-services
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in related Food & Nutrition
• Registered through the American Dietetic Association
• Will Consider Registered Dietitian Eligible Status
• 1 year experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility.
• Must be able to relate information concerning the residents condition.

Compensation:

• Rate will be commensurate with experience/licensure.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage available. Competitive salaries. 401K with employer contribution. Generous Paid Time Off. Weekly/Daily Pay

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