Dietitian-Per-diem

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY), specializing in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning
• Neurobehavioral Disorders
• Complex Medical Recovery

We are the largest brain injury treatment program in the world. We are a facility where talented people are given the opportunity to use their special skills, be creative and sometimes push the envelope.

We are currently looking for a Dietitian Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Assess and document resident’s nutritional status based on laboratory values, medical and nutritional history and medical/surgical condition; develops nutritional care plans based on evidence based nutritional care. Documentation of information in accordance with accepted standard of practice and written department protocol.
• Consults directly with physicians regarding individual nutrition & hydration status with plan of care, changes in diet orders, and updates on progress.
• Counseling clients and families on special diets and nutritional health for in house and discharge to a home setting.
• Attend Care Plan Meetings, Wound Rounds and other facility meetings as directed. Participates in departmental continuous Quality Improvement implementation and monitoring
• Monitors and participates in food quality and acceptance, menu design and nutrient quality & quantity of foods served
• Enforcing safety standards, Follows established infection control and safety procedures. .
• Utilizes the Northeast Center for Special Care values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the Center’s mission.
• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility’s dietary service areas
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs/in-services
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in related Food & Nutrition
• Registered through the American Dietetic Association
• Will Consider Registered Dietitian Eligible Status
• 1 year experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility.
• Must be able to relate information concerning the resident’s condition

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage available. Competitive salaries. 401K with employer contribution. Generous Paid Time Off. Weekly/Daily Pay

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