Registered Dietitian (RD)
Company: Buffalo Center
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Dietitian (RD)Buffalo Center is actively seeking a
Registered Dietitian to work Full-time for our Skilled Nursing
Facility in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will have excellent
communication skills, a pleasant demeanor and a degree in Dietetics
or Nutrition!Now Offering a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!Previous nursing
home experience requiredDuties Include:Assess and Monitor the
Residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical
staff and develop adequate care plansEvaluate 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 involved 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 an 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 dysphagiaReview all menu changes to
ensure they follow the facility's policies/procedures &
State/Federal guidelinesUpdate diet order and menu changes in
computer menu software on a daily basisSupervise & work closely
with the dietary team to provide excellent Resident careConduct
audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a
routine basisEnsure the facility is in compliance with regulations
and policies on weight monitoringCommunicate with an
interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to
ResidentsRequirements:Must be a Registered Dietitian!Previous
nursing home experienceExceptional interpersonal & leadership
skillsKnowledge of applicable state and federal guidelinesComputer
literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu
systemsDLW100Location:Buffalo, NYAbout Us:Buffalo Center is a
200-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in
Buffalo, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment,
which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality.
Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of
all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and
independence. Buffalo Center is a proud member of the Centers
Health Care consortium.
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