Registered Dietitian - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job description

Salary up to $36/Hour Overview: Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to work 3 days/week. Please note this role requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. The Registered Dietitian team member assists with nursing the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the nutrition assessments of our residents and monitoring their progress, keeping organized and cohesive documentation and conducting routine audits related to nutrition and food services. Responsibilities: - Completes nutrition assessments for the adult/geriatric population in a long term care and sub-acute rehabilitation setting in accordance with Elderwood policies and standards of care. - Develops, implements, monitors, and appropriately documents individualized nutrition care plans based on current best practices. - Provides nutrition counseling/education for residents and their family members. - Maintains resident nutrition information in the computer system. - Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to nutrition and food service. - Attends, and actively participates in, resident care plan meetings, staff m...