Registered Dietitian
About The Position
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing medical nutritional therapy to long-term care and rehabilitation residents with a variety of medical conditions. The Registered Dietitian position works as an interdisciplinary team member and works under limited supervision. Full-time are eligible for: 401K Medical, Dental & Vision FSA & Dependent Care FSA Life Insurance AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Must have a Dietitian Certification
- Bachelors in Nutrition
- 3 years combined experience in Long Term Care
- Clinical and administrative background in Dietetics
- Demonstrated experience in leadership role
Responsibilities
- Helps to ensure compliance with the provision of quality food service and nutritional care to residents.
- Completes comprehensive nutrition assessments for all residents and incorporates nutrition interventions into the individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for residents as indicated.
- Insures that all assessments and care plans meet professional standards of practice, reflect current evidence-based practice, and are in full compliance with all applicable regulatory statutes.
- Participates with the interdisciplinary teams to provide professional guidance for assessing and implementing care strategies and monitoring nutrition and hydration status of residents.
- Assists in the orientation of new Nutrition Services managers.
- Assists in the training of Nutrition Services managers regarding Clinical nutrition care of residents.
- Serves as a resource to the facilities regarding nutritional care through consultation and in-service education.
- Responds to emergent situations in all regional facilities as required.
Benefits
- 401K
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA & Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance
- AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
- Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
