Registered Dietitian Travelling Required

The Westchester House•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets at the request of attending physicians, oversees the food services department, and provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed. The role operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The position requires travel, though the posting does not specify the extent or destination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure or certification according to state requirements; maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Registration with the American Dietetic Association.
Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning.
Two years of experience in a health care facility.
Familiarity with standards of practice used in assessing geriatric patients.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
Ability to follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior post-acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with patients and families about nutrition needs and goals.
Review menu plans to ensure they meet patients’ nutritional needs and food service quality standards.
Plan modified diets as requested by attending physicians.
Enter dietary information accurately and promptly, including patient charting and dietary database records.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition.
Assist with other food service duties as required.
Provide oversight for the food services department.
Provide nutritional assessments for patients as needed.
Assist in evacuating patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.