Registered Dietitian

Heritage Christian Services•Rochester and surrounding areas, NY

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) with latitude for independent decision-making and clinical judgement in providing high-quality person-centered nutritional support and consultation to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, the dietitian works to promote the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.

Requirements

Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or higher and be credentialed and maintain credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Valid driver’s license in compliance with Heritage Christian Services’ motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with developmental disabilities preferable.

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement appropriate interventions taking a holistic approach to supporting people
Develop nutrition programs when needed, and monitor/evaluate and report the results as needed.
Confer and collaborate with registered nurses, clinicians, and residential teams in order to coordinate medical and nutritional interventions.
Provide and create tools for individuals and direct support staff on a broad spectrum on nutritional needs including but not limited to: the basic of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, management of acute and chronic disease, rare metabolic conditions, food allergies, weight management, GLP-1 and weight management medications, wound care, nutrition monitoring, and improvement of quality of life.
Provide insight into complex clinical and biochemical abnormalities and implement nutritional strategies for disease prevention and management.
Assess and implement enteral nutrition support.
Complete necessary documentation including assessments, staff supports, care plans, and progress notes as needed by referral from RN, ML, or physician.
Maintain transparent communication with individual’s guardians, RN, staff, and Director of Nursing.
Appropriately refer internally or externally to another specialized clinician if needed.
Provide tools and/or in-servicing for staff in the areas of nutrition, diabetes, and safety and sanitation.
Attend meetings as deemed necessary, as well as discipline specific meetings (i.e. ISP’s, case studies, person specific meetings).
May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of Nursing.
Other duties as deemed appropriate by supervisor