Registered Dietitian-Full Time - Lake Katrine, United States - Northeast Center for Special Care

Description

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 PAYRAFFLE PRIZES GIVEN WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUALLYFLEXIBLE SCHEDULINGGENEROUS PTOINCREASED PAY RATESREFERRAL BONUSESWhether 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 worldResponsibilities:Assess and document resident's 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.

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Utilizes the Northeast Center for Special Care values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the Center's mission.

Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility's dietary service areasIs 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 conditionsAttends and participates in continuing educational programs/in-servicesIs 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 & NutritionRegistered through the American Dietetic AssociationWill Consider Registered Dietitian Eligible Status1 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 resident's 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 PayEEO Employer