Chief Dietitian

Chief Dietitian

Full Time | Day Shift | 8-4 pm

NYS Pension & Retirement Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | On-Site Day Care - Opening Soon!

** Pay rate at $35.55/hour**

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 5-Star Quality Rated Senior Care Community conveniently located in Albany County, NY.

Chief Dietitian Requirements:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition and completion of an approved dietetic internship or its equivalent as determined by the New York State Department of Health and two (2) years of professional experience in a health care facility dietary program.
• Must be a New York State Certified Dietitian or Dietitian-Nutritionist and an American Dietetic Association (ADA) Registered Dietitian at time of appointment.

Responsibilities of a Chief Dietitian:

• Provides in-service dietary education for medical and allied personnel.
• Assesses nutritional needs of residents by comparing dietary intake against standards for nutrition of normal individuals.
• Conducts quality assurance audits and assesses and provides for the nutrient need of residents as affected by medical regimens, drug therapy, physical limitations, etc.
• Develops dietary plan for providing nutritional care to residents.
• Confers with food service personnel, physicians, and nurses relative to the nutritional plan for residents.
• Develops menus and recipes that insure nutritional adequacy and regulatory compliance for residents.
• Advises on the purchase of food used in the facility as well as on safe and sanitary use of equipment in food service preparation.
• Implements a monitoring system to determine need for adjusting patient's nutritional care plan.
• Counsels' residents and their families regarding therapeutic diets and normal nutrition.
• Provides direction and guidance to the food service component of the dietetic service so that foods served are satisfying to the residents and the preparation and service methods retain nutrients and inhibit the growth of micro-organisms.
• Works with facility personnel to ensure that assistance is afforded to residents needing help with eating.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports related to dietary activities.

Each day and every interaction are an opportunity to further Our Mission of providing the highest quality of care and demonstrate respect, dignity, and compassion to not only our Residents but also our Staff.

Exceptional Benefits you won't find elsewhere:

• Experience Based Pay & Shift Differentials
• New York State Pension & Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Day Care - opening soon!
• Health Insurance Options: Low cost or No cost Health, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions for you & your family
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, personal, holidays.
• 401K Deferred Compensation: full or part time
• Monthly Bus Pass: Discounted rate of only $9
• So much more including Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan and more!

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

• Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design.
• We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.
• Our Mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas.
• For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.