Registered Dietitian (RD)

Registered Dietitian (RD) in

Utica Job Ref:

3073786608

Employer:

Network Company Name:

Oneida Center

Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time

State:

New York

City:

Utica

Zip Code:

13501

Post Date:

02/21/2026 Oneida Center is hiring a Chief Clinical Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian (RD) in Utica, NY.

DUTIES:

Assess / monitor the residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans 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 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: Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well - being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V