Registered Dietitian (RD)

Company: Richmond Center
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Richmond Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Staten Island, NY. DUTIES: - Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans - Collaborate with residents and interdisciplinary team members to obtain and maintain food preferences consistent with clinical nutrition needs, ensuring accurate entry and ongoing updates within the foodservice software system. - Evaluate special needs of residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues - Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads - Monitor resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed - Educate residents, families and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification - Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care - Meet weekly with interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care - Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia - Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines - Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis - Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care - Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis - Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring - Communicate with interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to residents REQUIREMENTS: - Must be a Registered Dietitian - proficiency with PointClickCare and Dietech strongly preferred - Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics - Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills - Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines - Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems About us: Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Richmond Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

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