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We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.
Job Responsibility:
Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history, obtains patient food preferences, assesses patients, and documents in patients’ medical record
Conducts nutritional assessment, develops and implements patient specific care plans, and assists in recommending nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration
Assists in recommending therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients, and ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order
Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding and dietary intakes as ordered by physicians
Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families
Assists with changes to patient’s menu, including patient food preferences, and the development of standardized recipes, as well as assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and portion control
Prepares, presents, and conducts individual and group education classes, as needed
Develops and utilizes effective lines of communication regarding nutrition information within the facility by coordinating with an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents
Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Current Registered Dietician Certification with the NYS Department of Education