Essex Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Elizabethtown, NY. We are now offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus! DUTIES: <ul> <li> Assess / Monitor the Residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans </li> <li> Evaluate special needs of Residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues </li> <li> Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads </li> <li> Monitor Resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed </li> <li> Educate Residents, families, and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification </li> <li> Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care </li> <li> Meet weekly with an interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents' plan of care </li> <li> Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia </li> <li> Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow the facility's policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines </li> <li> Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis </li> <li> Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent Resident care </li> <li> Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis </li> <li> Ensure the facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring </li> <li> Communicate with an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to Residents </li> </ul> REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li> Must be a Registered Dietitian! </li> <li> Must have nursing home experience </li> <li> Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills </li> <li> Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines </li> <li> Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems </li> </ul> About us: Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. 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 for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?l%2fD1FpQ1amgnJDZhk7rL4wh" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Dietitian (RD)**

Essex Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Elizabethtown, NY. We are now offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

**Job Description**

- Assess and 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 and diet modification
- Routinely evaluate dietary care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care
- Meet weekly with an 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
- Review all menu changes to ensure they follow the facility's policies/procedures and State/Federal guidelines
- Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis
- Supervise and work 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 an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents

**Requirements**

- Must be a Registered Dietitian
- Must have nursing home experience
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
- Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

**Community Overview**

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. 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 for all our residents by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Essex Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Elizabethtown, NY. $6,000 Sign-on Bonus Essex Center offers the following benefits and more: <ul> <li> Tuition Reimbursement Program! </li> <li> Generous pay rates based on experience </li> <li> Education Discounts </li> <li> Extra evening and night shift differentials </li> <li> Flexible schedules for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per-Diem status </li> <li> Career Advancement Opportunities </li> <li> Two-Tiered Insurance Plan: Medical and Dental included! </li> </ul> DUTIES: <ul> <li> Collecting required information from new Residents to be admitted. </li> <li> Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature. </li> <li> Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed. </li> <li> Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed. </li> <li> May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). </li> <li> Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene. </li> <li> Monitors Residents' food and liquid intake and output. </li> </ul> REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li> Must be able to work as a team member. </li> <li> Valid LPN State license. </li> <li> Must be in good standing with State Registry. </li> </ul> About us: Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. 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 for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?4ZUswcWR7Gtvpla%2bDsYlfAz" width="0" height="0" />

**Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)**

Essex Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Elizabethtown, NY. 

**Job Description**

- Collecting required information from new residents to be admitted.
- Recording health details of residents, including vitals and temperature.
- Administering medications and injections to residents as needed.
- Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed.
- May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
- Helping residents get dressed and take care of personal hygiene.
- Monitoring residents' food and liquid intake and output.

**Requirements**

- Must be able to work as a team member.
- Valid LPN State license.
- Must be in good standing with State Registry.

**Benefits**

- $6,000 sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Generous pay rates based on experience
- Education discounts
- Extra evening and night shift differentials
- Flexible schedules for full-time, part-time, or per-diem status
- Career advancement opportunities
- Two-tiered insurance plan: medical and dental included!

**Community Overview**

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. 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 for all our residents by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

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