About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a full-time Dietitian role supporting long-term care residents at Confidential Client. You will deliver individualized nutrition care, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and support compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

• Assess residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and nutritional risks.
• Develop, review, and implement individualized dietary care plans using the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS).
• Coordinate food service activities with nursing, environmental services, social services, and activities departments.
• Ensure menus and therapeutic diets align with physician orders and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise dietary staff to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and dietary records.
• Participate in state and federal surveys and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide nutritional education to residents and families.
• Ensure appropriate substitute meals of equal nutritional value are provided when needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold residents’ rights.
• Attend facility meetings and interdisciplinary committees.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Entry-level candidates and new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and diet therapy.
• Interest in long-term care, skilled nursing, and geriatric nutrition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience with Sigma Care and Geri Menu is preferred but not required.

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Requirements

• Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Commitment to providing quality nutritional care to residents.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a skilled nursing environment.
• Previous SNF or acute care experience is a plus but not required.

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $40–$45 per hour.
• Comprehensive medical & dental coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee recognition program.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment and employee perks/discounts.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Queens, NY
• Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Open to entry-level candidates and new graduates seeking on-the-job training in long-term care nutrition.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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