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Surveyor -Dietitian

+ Full-time

+ 90 Church Street - 14th Floor, NYC, NY 10007

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+ Dietitian

Due to the need to assess the adequacy of dietetic and nutritional services provided to nursing home residents, a registered dietician must accompany RNs as an integral part of the recertification survey team.

Surveyor Dietician: conduct and/or facilitate on-site surveys of nursing homes independently or as part of an interdisciplinary survey team.

Qualifications include:

- Registered Dietician currently licensed in New York:

- Two years of experience performing surveillance activities, preferably in a nursing home;

- Two years of clinical experience in a medical facility, preferably a nursing home;

- Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) qualified;

- Ability to travel extensively to nursing homes within the five boroughs of New York.

- Basic computer skills; including working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products;

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Duties include:

- Observe and evaluate resident care;

- Evaluating nursing homes' compliance with federal and State regulations;

- Serve as the nutritional expert or social services expert for other survey staff;

- Meet with clinical staff in nursing facilities concerning the quality of existing programs;

- Participate in the investigation of incidents or complaints regarding nutritional or social services issues in nursing homes;

- Participate in medical reviews and other audit mechanisms to determine the adequacy and suitability of services in meeting the needs and problems of residents.

- Participate in other program-related activities as needed.

Location: 90 Church Street - 14th Floor Between Barclay and Vesey Streets New York, NY 10007-2919

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