Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Care Specialist

Company: Buffalo Center
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About the RoleBuffalo Center is seeking a highly skilled Registered Dietitian to join our team. As a Registered Dietitian, you will be responsible for assessing and monitoring the nutritional status of our residents, providing recommendations to medical staff, and developing effective care plans.Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status to provide recommendations and develop 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 and department heads.
• Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts and diet modification.
• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care.
• Meet with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents' plans of care.
• Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia.
• Review menu changes to ensure they follow facility policies and State/Federal guidelines.
• Update diet orders and menu changes in computer software daily.
• Supervise and work closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care.
• Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care.
• Ensure facility compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team daily to provide quality care to residents.About UsBuffalo Center is a 200-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York. We provide a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain their individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our residents, maintaining their dignity and independence.Requirements
  • Must be a Registered Dietitian.
  • Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in EMR software and computer-based menu systems.

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