Dietitian (PRN)

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) • Montrose, CO

4h • $34 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The PRN Dietitian supports two skilled nursing facilities: Horizons Care Center in Eckert and Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose. The role assists in providing quality nutritional food service in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The Dietitian assesses residents’ nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports results in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. The position also coordinates activities with the Director of Dietary and helps plan menus for geriatric and physically impaired residents.

Requirements

• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• At least one year of clinical nutrition experience in a geriatric healthcare setting.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, residents, family members, and the public, and to complete required medical-record documentation.
• Numerical ability necessary to make computations in calculating diet patterns and tube [feeding information is incomplete in the posting].

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality nutritional food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and evaluate and report results appropriately.
• Develop and implement a plan of care based on a timely, accurate, and comprehensive assessment of each resident’s nutritional needs, in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate activities with the Director of Dietary.
• Assist with planning menus to meet the specialized needs of geriatric and physically impaired residents.
• Attend required in-services and complete assigned online modules.
• Attend 75 hours of professional continuing education every five years.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Director or Executive Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid time off and personal days
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives of up to $350
• Early pay access to up to 50% of earnings
• Referral bonuses and scholarship opportunities
• Career growth and ongoing development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed