Registered Dietitian (RD)
Company: Cooperstown Center
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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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
