Registered Dietitian (RD) $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 5 Star CMS, 280-bed skilled nursing facility located at 99 Golden Hill Drive, Kingston, NY 12401. We are seeking compassionate, professional, family-oriented candidates to join our team !

Monday thru Friday Days

Rate 80K-86K

Position Summary

• Oversees 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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