Company Information
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Company Name: Episcopal Seniorlife communities
Website: https://episcopalseniorlife.org/

Job Information
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Job Title:  Registered Dietitian 
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 09/11/2023
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
505 Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, New York. 14620
United States

Job Description:
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:
We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to
housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are
committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent
manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling
our pledge…
Life. Inspired Every Day.

Registered Dietician - Full-Time The Registered Dietitian (R.D) is
responsible for the nutritional needs of all residents at the Episcopal
Church Home. In this capacity the RD will perform and coordinate all required
functions to successfully provide for the residents. This position may be
required to provide direct care or have access to resident property or
belongings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages all aspects of clinical nutrition per standards established by ESLC.
Resolves nutritional issues with residents, their families and staff.
Coordinates with the Nutritional Services Coordinator and Diet Tech to assure
nutritional requirements are being addressed for all residents, especially
those at high nutritional risk.
Educates residents and staff relating to nutrition interventions and
therapeutic diets.
Consults with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff and other
disciplines concerning the normal and therapeutic nutritional needs of
residents.
Monitors the quality of nutrition care provided to residents.
Maintains familiarity with MDS, SOS and Gerimenu systems, and updates care
plans as needed.
Implements food intake records for residents; calculates, analyzes and
documents the results.
Reviews and updates the menu cycle to meet recommended dietary allowances and
reflect resident’s preferences, eating patterns and medical needs.
Develops and maintains records for the nutritional care of the residents.
Conducts initial interviews and completes nutritional assessments, diet
implementations and comprehensive care plans to assure the residents’
dietary needs are being addressed.
Provides leadership to others by promoting the mission and vision of
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC).
Adheres to the organization’s values and models behavior that fosters
quality care, service excellence and respect for all individuals.
Contributes to the development of policy and procedures for ESLC.
Works with committees in furthering the mission of ESLC.
Works with professional organizations on issues in long-term care.
Attends scheduled interdisciplinary care meetings, department meetings,
in-services and meal-related recreation programs.
Completes required documentation, per NYS policy, relating to resident’s
nutritional status.
Engages in and oversees special projects at the direction of administration.



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, with concentration in food
and clinical nutrition.
A minimum of 1 year’s experience in clinical nutrition services or related
fields.
Current Registered Dietitian credentials required.
Good knowledge of clinical nutrition services and NYSDOH regulations on
clinical nutrition required.
Demonstrates excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to represent Episcopal SeniorLife Communities and interact
effectively with any outside agencies or vendors.
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family
members, visitors, vendors and the general public.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/f5c457e3-55c9-4396-94e0-5adf373b1d9d/EPISCOPAL-CHURCH-HOME