Registered Dietitian

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRegistered DietitianThe purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the overall operation of the dietary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator.The Registered Dietitianwill treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMonitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the departmentForecasting the budgeting needs of the departmentPartnering with the Director or Manager of Dietary ServicesPerforming weekly inspections of dietary measures to assure quality control is being maintainedReviewing menus prior to food preparationInspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the residentPlanning special diet menus as prescribed by the physicianAssuring all meals are served on time; including snacksAssisting in the planning of the residents discharge dietary needsEnsuring food service equipment is clean and operableChecking food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets for regulatory complianceEnsuring charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of meals providedAdhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facilityMaintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care informationParticipating in facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are notedServing and participating on various committees (Policy Advisory, Quality Assessment and Assurance, etc.)Submitting accident/incident reports to the Business Office within (24) hours of occurrenceProviding written or oral reports to the Administrator, management or other departments when requestedEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. REQUIREMENTSEducation / LicensureMust have a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or universityMust possess active unencumbered IA Dietician LicenseQualifications / ExperienceMust have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in food services for skilled nursing facility or hospitalMust have received training in food managementMust be knowledgeable of food proceduresMust be able to communicate and present effectively to all levels of managementMust be able to interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.Working ConditionsWork environment may be warmMay encounter frequent interruptionsMay be involved with residents, family and government agenciesMay be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at timesIs subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsMay be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesPhysical RequirementsMust be able to move intermittently throughout the dayMust be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feetAbility to read fine print on labels and menus