What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Excelsior Care Group?
Facility: Mayfair Care Center
Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Hempstead, NY
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $40–$43 per hour
Join Our Team as a Registered Dietitian
Mayfair Care Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our team. In this role, you will provide medical nutrition therapy, develop individualized dietary plans, and educate residents on healthy lifestyle choices. This position requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a skilled nursing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Hempstead, NY
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $40–$43 per hour
Join Our Team as a Registered Dietitian
Mayfair Care Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our team. In this role, you will provide medical nutrition therapy, develop individualized dietary plans, and educate residents on healthy lifestyle choices. This position requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a skilled nursing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ nutritional needs, preferences, and risks
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized dietary care plans using MDS (Resident Assessment Instrument)
- Ensure menus and therapeutic diets comply with physician orders and regulatory requirements
- Supervise food service staff to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency
- Coordinate dietary services with nursing, social services, activities, and environmental departments
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and dietary records
- Participate in state and federal surveys and assist with corrective action plans
- Provide nutrition education to residents and families
- Ensure appropriate meal substitutions of equal nutritional value when needed
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings and facility committees
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold resident rights at all times
- Current, active Registered Dietitian license in New York (unencumbered)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) preferred
- Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, diet therapy, and food service management
- Experience with SigmaCare and GeriMenu systems preferred
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Prior nursing home/SNF experience required
- Ability to analyze food service cost reports and financial data
- Experience with cost control, food management, and therapeutic diet planning
- Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Recognition Program
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Company perks and employee discounts
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Salary : $40 - $43