Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Corning Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Corning, 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

Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Corning, New York, designed for individuals with skilled nursing needs, postoperative recuperation, or complex medical care demands, as well as chronically ill individuals who can no longer live independently. We offer a variety of services including Skilled Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitative Care and Therapy, Social Work Services, and Recreational Activities. Corning Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.