Dietitian

Lynwood Manor • Adrian, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Dietitian provides nutritional care to all Residents of the facility through monitoring, care planning and education. The Dietitian under limited supervision, makes recommended changes to the Resident's diet in effort to help them reach their nutritional and medical goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences or similar field.
• Registered with the state as a Dietitian.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience as a Registered Dietitian
• Knowledge of DPH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the Resident's' medical goals.
• Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of Residents using established standards of care guidelines.
• Identify and provide nutritional counseling to meet the cultural needs of Residents.
• Write diet orders as needed.
• Function as a member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
• Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by attending care planning meetings and making recommendations regarding nutritional needs of Residents.
• Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.
• Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level