Registered Dietitian Travel Required

The Westchester House•Chesterfield, MO

16h

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by attending physicians, provides oversight for the food services department, and provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed. The role is performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position also consults with patients and families about nutrition needs and goals, supports quality food service, and participates in interdisciplinary patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure or certification as required by the state; maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Registration with the American Dietetic Association.
Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning.
Two years’ 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 functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in relevant competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory compliance training.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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

Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physicians.
Oversee the food services department.
Provide nutritional assessments for patients as needed.
Consult with patients and families concerning nutrition needs and goals.
Review menu plans to ensure they meet patients’ nutritional needs and quality food service standards.
Enter dietary information accurately and promptly, including patient charting and dietary database information.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition.
Assist with other food service duties as required.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and Life Care standards.