Registered Dietitian

Summary The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the assessment and planning of the nutritional care of the residents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies, and procedures, and in coordination with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that qualify food service and nutritional care is provided to the resi Qualifications Education: Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field. Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. License or certification as mandated by the state in which employed. ServSafe Food Safety Certification pre Preferred Experience Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition pre Job Functions Maintains clinical nutrition documentation for residents in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regul ations.Ensures that all assessments and progress notes documented in the medical records are accurate, informative, and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the plan o f care.Ensures all documentation is completed within the required timeframes and in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regul ations.Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; attends meetings/conferences to discuss the clinical care of the resident; and communicates resident concerns and response to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and direct care staff.Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the re sident.Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager the review and customization of the regular and therapeutic menus to meet the food preferences of the residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, Diet Manual guidelines, standard of practice, and regulations and to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeuti c menu.Provides feedback and suggestions to improve th e menu.Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of s ervice.Monitors the distribution of nourishments, supplements, and meals to residents and takes corrective action when nec essary.Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with processing diet orders and changes and ensuring that an accurate tray card is available for each resident receiving meals.Ensures that new residents are visited upon admission to obtain a Diet History and food preferences, on the company approve d form.Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and pra ctices.Participates in the long-term care survey p rocess.Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies, equipment, etc. and with training Nutrition Services emp loyees.Performs other duties as as Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-or iented.Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling tech Benefits Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Lice Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your G OalsWe Offer Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for Fulltime Emplo yeesMedical, Guardian Dental and Vision, Benefits for You & Your Fa milyEmployee Benefits Navigator – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Bene FitsPaid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holi days401k Retire #J-18808-Ljbffr