Wonderful long-term Medicaid/Medicare plan designed specifically for seniors who need nursing home level care but want to stay at home is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join their dynamic team. In this program, participants have a dedicated Care Team to coordinate everything, so they are able to live comfortably where they are, knowing they'll get the coordinated care they need. This position comes with a very competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply for more details!!

Registered Dietitian – Bronx, NY
Pay Range $73,924.50 to $92,410.50 per year DOE

Job Description/Responsibilities: 

• Plans, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive program of individual and group nutrition services including provision of nutrition needs of the participant, clinical guidance, nutrition education and counseling to meet normal and therapeutic needs. 
• Evaluates nutritional status of individual participants utilizing nutritional guidelines, professional knowledge, and interviewing skills to provide quality care. 
• Develops and implements nutritional plans, monitors participant’s progress and recommends/revises changes in nutritional plan for effective participant care. 
• Documents changes in the participant’s condition and details care provided by completing all required documentation and ensuring compliance to standards and policies. 
• Coordinates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the comprehensive plan of care is followed and revised as needed. 
• Provides nutrition counseling to participants and/or caregivers utilizing educational materials, modified diets, and teaching aids to ensure participants understanding of the plan of care and its implications. 
• Oversees the work of Geriatric Caregivers in the kitchen by working with Food Services Manager to recommend solutions regarding specific dietary needs. 

Perks:

• Opportunity to learn from other disciplines, which enhances your individual clinical practice
• Team supports your efforts, and you get to support them as well
• Your work results in most participants being able to live in their own homes and communities, instead of living in a skilled nursing facility – this provides the highest quality of life for participants, as they can continue to be active members of their community.

Qualifications: 

• NY Registered Dietitian

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in food and nutrition or related field 

Shift Detail
Mon – Fri, 8:30am to 5pm