Registered Dietitian
- Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
- Rhinebeck, New York
- Full Time
$80,000-$85,000 Annual Salary
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday Friday | Day Shift
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for our outstanding delivery of subacute and long-term care. We work hard to provide a calm, friendly, and healthy environment for our residents and employees! Come work where you will truly be appreciated and where you will make a difference. Come work at Ten Broeck!
We are located at 1 Commons Drive, Lake Katrine, NY 12449!
Position SummaryOversees and coordinates clinical nutrition services for residents in a skilled nursing facility.
Conducts nutrition assessments and develops individualized care plans.
Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to food service and clinical nutrition.
Promotes optimal resident health, healing, and quality of life through evidence-based nutrition care.
Clinical Nutrition Services
Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions, quarterly reviews, annual assessments, and significant change evaluations.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
Assess and manage residents at nutritional risk, including weight loss, tube feeding, wounds, renal disease, diabetes, and malnutrition.
Monitor and document resident weights, labs, intake trends, and nutritional status.
Recommend therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions as appropriate.
Provide nutrition counseling to residents and families.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and facility policies.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in state survey preparation and response.
Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Ensure dietary services meet sanitation and infection control standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team (IDT) conferences.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and medical providers.
Provide education and in-service training to staff on nutrition-related topics.
Communicate diet changes and nutrition concerns to appropriate team members.
Food Service Oversight
Review and approve facility menus to ensure nutritional adequacy.
Evaluate therapeutic and modified texture diets for appropriateness.
Monitor meal service for quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and dietary standards.
Bachelors degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Active state licensure or certification as required.
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
Knowledge of CMS regulations and MDS process preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of geriatric nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in long-term care.