Registered Dietitian (RD)
Bold Steps Behavioral Health · Utica, NY · 3 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Chief Clinical Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian (RD) to oversee nutritional care in a healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Assessing and monitoring residents' nutritional status and developing care plans
- Evaluating special needs related to nutrition support, skin health, and weight management
- Coordinating procurement of nutrition supplies and supplements
- Ensuring diet modifications are followed during meal service
- Educating residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts and diet modifications
- Regularly reviewing and updating dietary care plans for quality assurance
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to adjust care plans
- Working with speech-language pathologists on diets for residents with dysphagia
- Reviewing menu changes for compliance with policies and regulations
- Updating diet orders and menus in software daily
- Supervising dietary staff and ensuring high-quality resident care
- Conducting audits to maintain nutrition care standards
- Ensuring compliance with weight monitoring regulations
- Communicating daily with healthcare teams to deliver quality care
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credential
- Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
- Knowledge of applicable regulations
- Computer proficiency with EMR and menu systems