Registered Dietitian
Company: Corning Center
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Corning Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Corning,
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: Corning Center
for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 120-bed skilled nursing
facility located in Corning, New York, and is designed for
individuals with skilled nursing needs, postoperative recuperation,
or complex medical care demands, as well as chronically-ill
individuals who can no longer live independently. We offer a
variety of services including Skilled Nursing Care, Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitative Care and Therapy,
Social Work Services, and Recreational Activities. Corning Center
is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal
Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
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