Registered Dietitian

Heartwood Extended Health Care - Registered Dietitian JOB SUMMARY Heartwood Extended Care in Tacoma, Washington is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to utilize in planning, managing, and implementing dietary service activities for residents to receive adequate and safe nutrition. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized nutritional care plans on residents within time frames set by state regulations and Center policies. Make recommendations to Nursing Services, Dietary Services, and physicians on residents’ nutritional care and Center policies. Monitor, evaluate, and document in medical records of residents referred related to Nutritional Risk. Attend Nutrition Hydration Skin Committee meeting. Review and approve menus. Participate in various meetings and committees as appointed. Complete Center evaluation tools as requested (e.g. Dietary Services Comprehensive Summary and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools). Assist in problem identification and implementation of solutions for residents’ nutritional health and food service areas. Assist in developing and implementing efficient processes and systems to assist residents’ in reaching the highest practicable level of nutritional well-being. Assist in adherence to state and federal regulations and Center policies and programs. Provide in-services to Dietary Services and other staff as required by state regulations or as needed in the Center. May serve as a preceptor for those employees involved in a Dietary Manager’s course. Train and/or assist in training new Dietary Services Manager. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to travel and/or attend educational offerings presented by the Center, as well as approved offerings by Association conferences or other entities. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other Center staff. Possess special interest in and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability. Meets health requirements imposed by law. EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Service Administration (or as required by state regulations). Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent. Registered with the American Dietetic Association and complete continuing education to remain registered (as required by state regulations). State licensure or certification (as required by state regulations). Prefer long-term care experience and/or food service supervisory experience. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision) Daily Pay - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow! Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Training & Development Opportunities Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr