Full Time Registered Dietitian

BROOMFIELD SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND REHA•Broomfield, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a long term care facility in north Denver with 185 skilled residents. We are currently looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD) to oversee the Food and Nutrition Services Department. The RD will work with facility Culinary director to oversee all aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services Department to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by attending physician, provides oversight for the food services department, and provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Currently registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and meet licensure or certification per State requirements. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Registered with American Dietetic Association
Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning
Two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility.
Familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

Prior post acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees all functions of Food & Nutrition Services Department to ensure regulatory compliance.
Plans modified diets for patients as needed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
Provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed.
Consult with patient and family concerning nutrition needs and goals.
Check menu plans to ensure they meet nutritional needs of patients and to ensure quality food service standards.
Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician.
Input dietary information accurately and in a timely manner (i.e., patient charting, dietary database).
Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition.
Assist with other food service duties as required.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation laws (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP).
Prepare for and respond to health inspections and accreditation audits (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
Maintain all necessary documentation for compliance and reporting.