<p> <strong>Triboro Center</strong> is hiring a <strong>Registered Dietitian (RD)</strong> in <strong>Bronx, NY.</strong> </p><p> </p><p> DUTIES: </p><ul><li><p> Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans </p></li><li><p> Evaluate special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues </p></li><li><p> Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads </p></li><li><p> Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed </p></li><li><p> Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification </p></li><li><p> Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care </p></li><li><p> Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents' plan of care </p></li><li><p> Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia </p></li><li><p> Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility's policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines </p></li><li><p> Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis </p></li><li><p> Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care </p></li><li><p> Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis </p></li><li><p> Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring </p></li><li><p> Communicate with interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents </p></li></ul><p> REQUIREMENTS: </p><ul><li><p> Must be a Registered Dietitian </p></li><li><p> Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics </p></li><li><p> Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills </p></li><li><p> Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines </p></li><li><p> Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems </p></li></ul><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p> <strong>Triboro Center</strong> is a 405-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. <strong>Triboro Center's</strong> staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. <strong>Triboro Center</strong> is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium. </p><p> </p><p> Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?56tSEfrY6xaIELKXKGLIWQIJ0vVw6epfi" width="0" height="0" />