Registered Dietitian - Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Queens, New Yorkis seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its team of exceptional care professionals. The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for assessing the nutritional status of patients and recommending the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs. The Registered Dietitian will also be responsible in assisting the dietary staff in creating high quality meals and the delivering of a meaningful dining experience for clients in a long tern skilled nursing facility.

Ø  We are paying a $1,500.00 signing bonus for this position (subject to satisfactory completion of a 90 day probationary period).

Job Responsibility:

• Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history, obtains patient food preferences, assesses patients, and documents in patients’ medical record.
• Conducts nutritional assessment, develops and implements patient specific care plans, and assists in recommending nutrition care plans to medical staff for review and consideration.
• Assists in recommending therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians for patients, and ensures accuracy of diet order received by checking against physician’s order.
• Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding and dietary intakes as ordered by physicians.
• Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and their families.
• Assists with changes to patient’s menu, including patient food preferences, and the development of standardized recipes, as well as assists in overseeing food service workers in proper food handing and portion control.
• Prepares, presents, and conducts individual and group education classes, as needed.
• Develops and utilizes effective lines of communication regarding nutrition information within the facility by coordinating  with an  interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents,
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Registered Dietician Certification with the NYS Department of Education.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents.