Registered Dietitian-Weekends
Summary
Assess and plan nutritional care for residents in a nursing home, collaborating with clinical teams to monitor and adjust diets as needed.
Registered Dietitian
Per Diem
The Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its team of dedicated professionals in Dietary Clinical Care on a per diem basis.
Job Specifications
- Schedule includes working 1-2 shifts on alternating weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, with a shift of 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm.
- Work collaboratively with our clinical dietary, food service, and the rest of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide assessment of our residents' nutritional status, implement, monitor and modify nutritional care as planned, assist with planning and revision of resident menus, and work across the facility to evaluate and resolve problems as they occur.
About Parker
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
Why Work at Parker
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Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
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Excellent training and clinical education
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Accessible via public transportation
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Free parking on site for all staff
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On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
Position Requirements
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Degree in Food and Nutrition
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Registered Dietitian in New York State
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Experience with clinical nutrition care in hospital or nursing home, or similar clinical environment
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Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with residents, staff and family members