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, and implement nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluating members for improvement/change. This role involves visiting in-home members to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, then conducting ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance. The Registered Dietitian will communicate nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers, and ensure best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including food spoilage and sanitation. This role also involves managing and working within the nutritional budget, and working as part of a larger member interdisciplinary team, 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
- Developing comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with his/her care plan
- Implementing nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluating members for improvement/change
- Visiting in-home members to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, then conducting ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance
- Communicating nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers
- Ensuring best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including food spoilage and sanitation
- Managing and working within the nutritional budget
- Working 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
