Salary
Up to $33.80 / hr
Overview
Local Opportunity. Big Impact.
Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Liverpool
Certified Dietitian - Nutritionist (CDN) License Required
Registered Dietitian (Full-time)
Elderwood at Liverpool Liverpool, NY Up to $33.80 per hour
Clinical Impact. Competitive Pay.
Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking a Registered Dietitian (license required) to join our clinical team in a full-time role supporting residents in long-term care and short-term rehab. This is a local opportunity to make a real difference in resident health and quality of life.
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.
Why You’ll Want This Role
* Full-time flexibility
* 401(k) with employer match
* Health insurance, PTO & holidays
* Tuition reimbursement
* Employee referral bonus
* Supportive, team-based culture
Join a Team That Feels Like Family:
At Elderwood at Liverpool, we’re looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated Dietitian to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here.
Apply Today. We’re ready when you are.
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 meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services.
* Maintains a working knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding nutritional services in the long term care setting.
* Serves as a nutrition consultant for the Administrator, Diet Technician, Food Service Director, Dietary Supervisor, and multidisciplinary medical team.
* Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic students and interns and as a supervisor/mentor to the Diet Technician(s).
* Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.
* Assists the Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor with department oversight on an as-needed basis.
* Support and abide by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision and Values.
* Must abide by Elderwood’s business code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
* Adheres to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Conduct and Professional Standards.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics from an accredited educational program.
* Successful completion of an internship or equivalent clinical management practice which would qualify for Professional Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
* Active and on-going Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
* Active membership in The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
* Certified Dietitian - Nutritionist (CDN) with The New York State Department of Education or Licensure in the state of employment (or to be obtained within one year from date of hire).
* Long term care experience preferred.
* Computer skills and knowledge in nutritional software programs preferred.
* This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
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.
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