Registered Dietitian (RD)

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Brooklyn Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Brooklyn, NY!

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 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 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 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 and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems.

Community Overview

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.