Registered Dietitian (Nursing Home)

The purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the overall operation of the dietary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator.

The Registered Dietitian will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse as required. Monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the department
Performing weekly inspections of dietary measures to assure quality control is being maintained
Reviewing menus prior to food preparation
Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident
Planning special diet menus as prescribed by the physician
Assisting in the planning of the residents discharge dietary needs
Ensuring food service equipment is clean and operable
Checking food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets for regulatory compliance
Adhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facility
Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
Participating in facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are noted
Serving and participating on various committees (Policy Advisory, Quality Assessment and Assurance, etc.)
Submitting accident/incident reports to the Business Office within (24) hours of occurrence
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university
Must possess active unencumbered CA Dietician License
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in food services for skilled nursing facility or hospital
Must have received training in food management
Must be knowledgeable of food procedures
Must be able to interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,