Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bishop Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Syracuse, NY.We now offer a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!! DUTIES:Assess/monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plansEvaluate the special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issuesCoordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involve department headsMonitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followedEducate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modificationRoutinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high-quality of careMeet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of careWork closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagiaReviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelinesUpdate diet order and menu changes in the computer menu software on a daily basisSupervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident careConduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basisEnsure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoringCommunicate with the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residentsREQUIREMENTS:Must be a Registered DietitianDegree in Nutrition or DieteticsExceptional interpersonal & leadership skillsKnowledge of applicable state and federal guidelinesComputer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systemsAbout Us:Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing  Center is a warm and welcoming 440-bed skilled nursing facility located in Syracuse, New York. Known for its commitment to compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bishop offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a supportive and homelike environment. Our dedicated team uses a personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to help residents recover, regain independence, and thrive.  

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