Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -

Bishop Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Syracuse, NY.

We now offer a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

DUTIES:

• Assess/monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans

• Evaluate the 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 as well as involve department heads

• Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed

• Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification

• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high-quality of care

• Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care

• Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia

• Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines

• Update diet order and menu changes in the computer menu software on a daily basis

• Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care

• Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis

• Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring

• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Registered Dietitian

• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines

• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

About Us:

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a warm and welcoming 440-bed skilled nursing facility located in Syracuse, New York. Known for its commitment to compassionate care and clinical excellence, Bishop offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a supportive and homelike environment. Our dedicated team uses a personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to help residents recover, regain independence, and thrive.