Registered Dietitian

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

DUTIES:

Assess/monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans

Evaluate the special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues

Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed

Educate residents, families, and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification

Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care

Meet weekly with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust the residents’ plan of care

Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia

Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow the facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines

Ensure the 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

Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills

Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines

Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

About us:

Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 510-bed rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of the Boro Park section of Brooklyn. Our warm and nurturing environment allows each resident to maintain his or her Rehabilitation and Healthcare, healthier, happier, and most of all, with the tools to succeed. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents by maintaining each resident’s individuality. We want all residents to leave the Boro Park Center with dignity and independence. Boro Park Center is a proud member of the Center's Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V