Registered Dietitian - Lehigh Valley
About The Position
This position oversees all nutrition and nutrition-related education throughout the center. The ideal candidate must be an ADA Registered Dietitian, have a valid driver's license, and must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population. The Registered Dietitian will develop comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with his/her care plan, implement nutrition-based care plans and supplements, and evaluate members for improvement/change. This role also involves visiting members in-home to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, as well as ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance. The Registered Dietitian will communicate nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members, and caregivers, ensure best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas (including food spoilage and sanitation), and manage and work within the nutritional budget. This position also requires working as part of a larger member interdisciplinary team and serving as the voice of members’ nutrition/dietary needs.
Requirements
- Must be ADA Registered Dietitian
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population
Responsibilities
- Oversees all nutrition and nutrition-related education throughout the center.
- Develops comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with his/her care plan.
- Implements nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluates members for improvement/change.
- Visits in-home members to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, then conducting ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance.
- Communicates nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers.
- Ensures best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including food spoilage and sanitation.
- Manages and works within the nutritional budget.
- Works as part of a larger member interdisciplinary team, and serving as the voice of members’ nutrition/dietary needs.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays Off
- Paid Mileage
- Paid Travel Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
