Registered Dietitian (RD)
Company: Cooperstown Center
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Cooperstown Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) in
Cooperstown, 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: Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed
rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of
the Mohawk Valley and just minutes away from the National Baseball
Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Center is committed to
ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping
each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of
friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest, and we
want all residents to leave Cooperstown Center with dignity and
independence. Cooperstown Center is a proud member of the Centers
Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
Keywords: Cooperstown Center, Utica , Registered Dietitian (RD), Healthcare , Cooperstown, New York
