Registered Dietician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Registered Dietician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises workers engaged in preparation and serving of meals;
- Respond to all staff, family members and residents in a courteous, patient and caring manner;
- Plans menus and modifies diets providing required food and nutrients to feed individuals and groups;
- Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based upon indicated needs and doctor’s orders. These are integrated with the basic menu of the Home;
- Inspects work areas and storage facilities to insure proper observance of sanitary standards;
- Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures;
- Establishes and maintains standards of palatability and appearance of Resident’s meals;
- Responsible for all required Dietary documentation;
- Is responsible, along with the Director of Food Service for orientation and schedule planning for employees of the Dietary Department;
- Consults nursing and social service staff concerning problems affecting patients food habits and needs;
- Counsels individuals and groups in application of principles of nutrition;
- Communicate in a positive and helpful manner;
- Respect the dignity of each person;
- Perform other related duties as directed;
- Conducts inservice training programs for employees.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field required;
- Certified Diabetes Educator preferred;
- Registered Dietician with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record preferred;
- Acute care and long term care experience is preferred;
- Minimum one year of experience in Diabetes Education preferred;
- Current Dietetic certification with the State of Wisconsin required.