Registered Dietician - Part Time

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Warrenton, VA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Registered Dietician position at the Dept of Veterans Services, Puller Veterans Center, involves managing the clinical nutrition system to ensure optimal nutrition for all residents. The role supports the Food Service Director and is responsible for various administrative and operational tasks within the Dietary department. The position emphasizes a commitment to resident care, positive working relationships, and adherence to the agency's Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in clinical Dietetics
Certified Dietary Manager required
Driver’s License required
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Must pass a criminal background check (excluding current DVS employees).

Responsibilities

Manages clinical nutrition system to ensure optimum nutrition for all residents.
Interviews new admissions.
Develops initial nutritional care plans and reviews them quarterly.
Attends resident care conferences and ensures that all areas in the care plan are being carried through.
Has a basic understanding of operations of the Food Service Department.
Knowledgeable of budget controls, personnel actions, quality food production, sanitation, safety and nutritional care, hiring, terminations, orientating, training, and counseling of department employees and work schedules.
Supports the Food Service Director when necessary.
Enters all budget figures, menus, nutritional information and dietary notes.
Trains Dietary Service Program Assistant in entering budget figures, menus, resident care and dietary notes.
Works with the Food Service Director in purchasing, production and service of food in a timely manner.
Assists in purchasing supplies and equipment.
Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Dietary department’s mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Supports PVCC’s mission by developing and maintaining positive working relationships and attitude with all employees, residents, and families to solve problems when they arise in a timely manner.
Contributes to a productive work environment through positive interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
Values the work of others through mutual respect and support.
Uses appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.
Uses appropriate conflict management techniques and resources to resolve problems with coworkers, supervisors, and customers in a direct, positive, and proactive manner.
Interacts with coworkers, supervisors, residents, and families in a manner that reflects an attitude of respect and courtesy.
Uses appropriate interactions and effective communication skills to facilitate positive resident outcomes.
Works collaboratively with the Department Head and supervision to achieve department objectives.
Seeks and accepts guidance on all concerns which impact the department and the facility.
Abides by all the laws, regulations, policies and procedures that govern the operation of this facility.
Prioritizes residents' needs above all other assigned duties.