Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dietitian NutritionistFull Time | Days | 8am - 4pmPay: $28.70 - $39.50/hr (Based on Experience)Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.Why Choose Masonic Villages:Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays *** Discounted Grocery gift cardsDiscounts for onsite DaycareFree Gym and Pool Membership *** Paid lunch break ***Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff OnlyWhat You'll Do as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist:As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, you will carry out our Mission of Love by assisting with dining services operations and customer service to residents, public and guests. Our Staff Dietitian is responsible for the following:Demonstrates technical knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and proficiency with Resident Assessment Instrument. Assesses residents, using observation and evaluation of clinical records to obtain and interpret medical information, to determine nutritional status and to develop appropriate plans of care to meet resident needs in accordance with facility and regulatory standards. Updated 08/ 02/21Assesses residents at high nutritional risk (i.e., severe pressure ulcers, weight loss, tube fed, clinically complex) to determine an action plan to meet their increased needs in accordance with facility standards. Provides guidance to staff under direction of Chief Dietitian.Consults with and provides recommendation to medical, nursing and ancillary staff on appropriate nutritional interventions to improve resident nutritional status or prevent deterioration of health. Maintains HIPAA compliance.Provides nutritional counseling and education for residents and/or their families to assist them in understanding medical nutritional therapy and in making desired changes in eating habits. Assists in the development and provision of nutrition education of Food Services staff and medical and nursing staff.Participates in regularly scheduled Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences to provide insight for resident's holistic well-being with specific focus on nutritional status.Assists the Chief Dietitian in the implementation and coordination of the Food Services Quality Improvement Program as directed. 7. Demonstrates actions that promote excellent dining experience for residents in their neighborhood and/or with specific needs.Demonstrates knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations that pertain to food and nutritional care in a long-term care setting. Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP guidelines that pertain to food and nutritional care in a long-term care setting.Demonstrates knowledge of general and therapeutic nutrition with regard to meal planning and can perform resident care-oriented functions in Food Services computer system.What You Need as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist:Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the state of Pennsylvania.Good written and oral communication skills.Proficient ability to use computer for data entry and word processing-type functions.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.