Dietician
About The Position
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Within the nursing center, the Dietician is responsible for overall patient/resident nutrition, quality control, diet modification, nutrition care plans and documentation. Advise the Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing and Food Service Director as needed on all clinical aspects of nutrition care and abides by all standards set forth by applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop nutrition plans of care for residents/patients. Track and evaluate effectiveness of nutritional interventions. Ensure appropriate and timely documentation of nutrition assessment tools, recommended interventions and follow-up. Address appropriate nutrition concerns with all members of the interdisciplinary team. Provide diet instruction and education for residents/patients, family and/or care givers. Monitor all aspects of the nutrition care delivery process to ensure clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Dietitian, registered and/or licensed, as required by the state of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a health care setting or previous experience as a consulting dietitian preferred.
- Experience with geriatric population is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall patient/resident nutrition, quality control, diet modification, nutrition care plans and documentation.
- Advise the Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing and Food Service Director as needed on all clinical aspects of nutrition care and abides by all standards set forth by applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop nutrition plans of care for residents/patients.
- Track and evaluate effectiveness of nutritional interventions.
- Ensure appropriate and timely documentation of nutrition assessment tools, recommended interventions and follow-up.
- Address appropriate nutrition concerns with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide diet instruction and education for residents/patients, family and/or care givers.
- Monitor all aspects of the nutrition care delivery process to ensure clinical excellence.
Benefits
- Variable compensation plans
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
- On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
