Registered Dietitian

Company: Centers Health Care
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Registered Dietitian (RD)Ontario Center is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian to work for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Canandaigua, NY. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.DUTIES:* Assess / 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 & diet modification* Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care* Meet weekly with an 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* Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow the facility's policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines* Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis* Supervising & working 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 the facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring* Communicate with an interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to ResidentsREQUIREMENTS:* Must be a Registered Dietitian!* Must have nursing home experience * Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills* Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines* Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systemsLOCATION:Canadaigua, NYABOUT US:Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a long-term care facility which provides the highest possible quality of care and quality of life for all Health Facility residents. The facility provides a versatile nursing-home environment that encourages creativity among residents, managers, and staff. In addition to an emphasis on individuality and self-determination, the nursing home is viewed as a home as much as a medical institution, with the residents' psychosocial needs deserving a prominence at least equal to their medical condition. At Ontario Center, we offer a friendly working environment, excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs and more. Ontario Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. ONT1996 LB123Centers Health Care is a fully integrated post-acute care continuum offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in more than 45 locations covering four states. In addition, we provide special services including in-center and home dialysis, ventilator care, and care for those with Alzheimer's. The Centers Health Care family offers Skilled Nursing, Urgent Care, Managed Care, Renal Dialysis Services, Clinical Laboratory Services, Adult Day Health Care, and Assisted Living services, as well as every level of Home Care. Centers is well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages and more.CentersHealthCare.com/careersEqual Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/VPowered by JazzHRa4QlGd4XxQ

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