Registered Dietitian

Experienced Registered Dietitian Needed at Franciscan Care Center in Merced, CA

Franciscan Care Center in Merced, CA is looking for an experienced Registered Dietitian! This full-time position offers a wage range of $55.00 - $60.00 per hour.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing medical nutritional therapy to long-term care and rehabilitation residents with a variety of medical conditions. The Registered Dietitian position works as an interdisciplinary team member and works under limited supervision.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Helps to ensure compliance with the provision of quality food service and nutritional care to residents.
• Completes comprehensive nutrition assessments for all residents and incorporates nutrition interventions into the individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for residents as indicated.
• Insures that all assessments and care plans meet professional standards of practice, reflect current evidence-based practice, and are in full compliance with all applicable regulatory statutes.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary teams to provide professional guidance for assessing and implementing care strategies and monitoring nutrition and hydration status of residents.
• Assists in the orientation of new Nutrition Services managers.
• Assists in the training of Nutrition Services managers regarding Clinical nutrition care of residents.
• Serves as a resource to the facilities regarding nutritional care through consultation and in-service education.
• Responds to emergent situations in all regional facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Dietitian Certification
• Bachelors in Nutrition
• 3 years combined experience in Long Term Care
• Clinical and administrative background in Dietetics
• Demonstrated experience in leadership role