Registered Dietitian

A commitment to care. A legacy of compassion. This is D'Youville. Come join us! Since 1960, D’Youville Life & Wellness Community has provided Greater Lowell and surrounding communities with Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care earning the respect of its peers and the trust of the community at large. We are a 208-bed facility with 84-bed Special Care Dementia Unit. We are seeking to hire a Registered Dietitian - Part-Time. $33 to $43 per hour based on skills and experience. Part-Time; 24 hours per week. Registered Dietitian Qualifications Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) registration through the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university. Minimum 2 years Clinical Nutrition experience in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of current best practices in medical nutrition therapy. Strong knowledge of State and Federal regulatory guidelines, MDS and standards impacting Clinical Nutrition department in Long-Term Care. Excellent client services, organization and communication skills are essential. Plan, organize, develop, and direct the nutritional care of residents in accordance with policy and regulations. Assess/Monitor the residents’ nutritional status and provides recommendations to clinical/medical staff. Educate residents, families and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modification. Work with other members of the team to ensure that modified texture or therapeutic diets are in compliance with the resident’s medical condition. Orient newly hired staff; developing policies and procedures; complete employee performance evaluations; in-service education, etc. Practice management by rounding. Participate in care conferences and the communication of nutritional updates to residents and representatives as needed. Complete resident nutritional assessments. Benefits Competitive Compensation Next-Day Pay Option Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance Flexible Spending Account Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days Short Term, Long Term, Accident Disability insurance Retirement plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace Tuition Reimbursement Clean and Compassionate environment D’Youville Life and Wellness Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr