Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.
Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred, ideally in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation.
Familiarity with CMS regulations, MDS, and PointClickCare preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and clinical assessment skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Complete timely nutritional assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation.
Monitor resident weights, nutritional status, and significant weight changes, ensuring appropriate interventions and follow-up.
Assess and manage residents with complex nutritional needs, including malnutrition, wounds, therapeutic diets, and enteral feeding.
Conduct daily meal rounds to monitor intake, dietary compliance, and resident satisfaction.
Collaborate with Nursing, Medical Providers, Speech Therapy, and Food Services to coordinate individualized nutritional care.
Participate in care plan meetings, discharge planning, QAPI, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate documentation, including MDS requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Chance to provide impactful nutritional education to residents and families.
Full Job Description
Clinical Nutrition Manager (RD/RDN)
Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - St. James, NY
Salary: $80,000-$90,000/annually
Luxor at Mills Pond, a 250 bed, 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Clinical Nutrition Manager (RD/RDN) to join our team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about providing high-quality nutritional care to our residents.
Responsibilities
Complete timely nutritional assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation.
Monitor resident weights, nutritional status, and significant weight changes, ensuring appropriate interventions and follow-up.
Assess and manage residents with complex nutritional needs, including malnutrition, wounds, therapeutic diets, and enteral feeding.
Conduct daily meal rounds to monitor intake, dietary compliance, and resident satisfaction.
Collaborate with Nursing, Medical Providers, Speech Therapy, and Food Services to coordinate individualized nutritional care.
Participate in care plan meetings, discharge planning, QAPI, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate documentation, including MDS requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
Provide nutritional education to residents, families, and staff as needed.
Qualifications
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.
Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred, ideally in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation.
Familiarity with CMS regulations, MDS, and PointClickCare preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and clinical assessment skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
