Registered Dietitian - SNF Avamere King City

Avamere•Wilsonville, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The essential role of the Registered Dietitian (RD) is to provide medical nutrition therapy consistent with resident goals and clinical status and provide regular consultation to the Culinary Services Manager through routine nutrition quality assurance audits in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Provides recommendations to improve each aspect. Assists in planning, organizing, and enforcing systems to meet facility standards.

Requirements

Ability to travel and/or attend educational offerings presented by the facility, as well as approved offerings by Association conferences or other entities
The ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
Maintains Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), and continuing education requirements.
Dietitian license and/or certification are required to be obtained within 60 days from the date of hire as required by state regulations.
Must possess an active CPR/BLS Certification and always maintain certification during employment.
At least (1) year of long-term care and/or food service supervisory experience.
Possess skills to organize, prioritize tasks to adhere to clinical expectations, function independently and make independent decisions with minimal assistance.
Safe and reliable forms of transportation required to reach facility under diverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized nutritional care plans for residents within time frames set by state regulations and facility policies.
Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations and nutrition interviews routinely.
Develop and/or evaluate enteral and parenteral nutrition prescriptions, making recommendations as needed.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and adjust as clinically indicated to support outcome goals.
Monitor, evaluate, and document in the medical records of residents referred. Resident referred means residents who have been identified as being at risk of malnutrition or other nutritional problems, such as unintentional weight loss, poor food intake, or medical conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
Participate in facility Nutrition at Risk (NAR) meetings to assess higher-risk individuals requiring regular interdisciplinary team evaluation.
Participate in various meetings and committees as appointed.
Complete facility evaluation tools as requested and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools.
Assist in problem identification and implementation of solutions for residents’ nutritional health and food service areas.
Work with the Culinary Services Manager to ensure food service staff are demonstrating safe, sanitary practices and providing meals as prescribed.
Provide nutrition-related in-services for culinary staff and other staff as required by state regulations or needed by the facility.
Review and approval of facility menus.
Approve of substitutions as needed.
May serve as a preceptor for those employees involved in a Culinary Services Manager’s course.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with the level of preparation and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Low individual and family deductible.
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
Generous employee referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.