Clinical Dietitian

Description

SCHEDULE

PRN (as needed)


RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Nutritional Services

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide individual nutritional needs for each resident by creating personalized meal plans to manage health conditions or promote wellness. Responsible for providing nutrition counseling and education to residents, families, and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assess and determine the nutritional status of assigned residents, including evaluating the effectiveness of nutritional interventions. Accurately complete, document, and maintain all required assessments, reports, and records.

Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in planning and delivering appropriate resident care. Assist the Director of Nutritional Services in evaluating food service operations to ensure proper portion sizes, temperatures, quality, and presentation standards are met. Participate in Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) as assigned.

Develop and present nutrition education programs and in-service training for personnel as requested.

Maintain knowledge of and adherence to high-quality food production standards, including proper food preparation, portion control, and use of standardized recipes.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of therapeutic diets and ensure compliance with approved menus for both regular and therapeutic diets. Supervise staff to ensure diet orders are followed accurately.

Demonstrate the ability to calculate measurements, initiate and review tray tickets, make menu adjustments as needed, and effectively utilize departmental computer software.

Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents, families, coworkers, and when representing the organization in the community.

Maintain confidentiality of all resident and employee information in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.

Complete assigned learning activities by the designated due date in the Relias Learning Program to meet mandatory and staff development education requirements.

Consistently demonstrate Missouri Slope's customer service standards of excellence in all interactions.

Will support, implement and hold Nutritional Services staff accountable to established policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to personnel, Risk Management/Safety Program, the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), infection control and safe operating procedures within the department and facility wide.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A large facility with nursing units that are well-lighted and well-ventilated with carpeted or vinyl floors. Employees may work in an indoor and/or outdoor environment. Assigned work shifts and locations may vary depending on the operational needs. May include exposure to cleaning chemicals, infections from residents, slippery surfaces, kitchen equipment noise, excess heat/cold, and sharp edges

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Missouri Slope reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.


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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Licensed Registered Dietitian (LRD) registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association in the state of North Dakota.
• Previous experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• Completion of training as required by Missouri Slope
• Successfully pass a drug test, background check, including criminal history, certification registries, and employment history.
• Maintain continuing education and professional requirements necessary to maintain current registration and licensure in good standing.
• Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. Successful candidates must either get the vaccination (which is covered by the employer), provide proof of a current vaccination, or obtain an approved accommodation on their start date. This requirement is in place to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, patients/clients, and the community we serve, in alignment with state and federal health guidelines. Exemptions may be made for medical reasons (e.g., documented allergy or medical contraindication) or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Requests for such accommodations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Sufficient visual acuity to read, write, and review medical records, menus, reports, and related documentation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and the public; and complete accurate, thorough documentation in permanent medical records.
• Adequate hearing acuity to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and departmental software systems.
• Ability to make ethical, professional, and compliant decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality customer service, conducting oneself with integrity, respect for others, and conversing with staff, residents, and families in a caring, empathetic manner.
• Commitment to organizational mission, values, and vision.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk frequently; frequently sit at a desk to complete phone, computer, and paper work; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; grasp; balance; turn and bend at the waist; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to taste/smell and discriminate between hot/cold and sharp/dull.