Dietitian- lead

St. John's Senior Services•Rochester, NY

33d

About The Position

St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the elders and residents that call St. John’s home. If this description speaks to you, continue reading about the opportunity of Registered Dietitian. Position Summary: Coordinates clinical nutrition care and planning for designated elders as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Helps elders balance nutrition needs due to specific medical conditions with food preferences to achieve agreed upon goals. Provides high quality service in a collaborative team effort that is elder-focused and supports resident-centered care. Responsible for nutritional assessments and monitoring of assigned residents Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, family meetings and other assigned committees Collaborate with Core Teams to facilitate appropriate nutritional care and care planning on an as needed basis Provide diet counseling to residents and their family members as needed Act as a liaison between St. John’s and families of elders Help with other duties as needed that support the Core Team to fulfill St John’s mission vision and values

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics required.
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or RD eligible required.
Ability to interact with elders and care for their needs.
Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics.
Walking, standing for lengthy periods of time.

Nice To Haves

One year of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates clinical nutrition care and planning for designated elders as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Helps elders balance nutrition needs due to specific medical conditions with food preferences to achieve agreed upon goals.
Provides high quality service in a collaborative team effort that is elder-focused and supports resident-centered care.
Responsible for nutritional assessments and monitoring of assigned residents
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, family meetings and other assigned committees
Collaborate with Core Teams to facilitate appropriate nutritional care and care planning on an as needed basis
Provide diet counseling to residents and their family members as needed
Act as a liaison between St. John’s and families of elders
Help with other duties as needed that support the Core Team to fulfill St John’s mission vision and values

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance (30 hours+)
Employer sponsored life insurance & telemedicine (30 hours+)
Weekly paychecks
Competitive pay
Ability to pay your bills before pay day through PayActiv: https://www.payactiv.com/employees/
Free parking
24/7 fitness center
Generous paid time off and holidays
On-site child care
Employee Assistance Plan
Cell phone discounts
Recognition activities and events