Registered Dietitian

The Oaks•New Bedford, MA

13d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician, oversees the food services department, and provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed. The role must comply with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The position consults with patients and families about nutrition needs and goals, checks menus for nutritional adequacy and food-service quality, records dietary information accurately and promptly, and participates in interdisciplinary patient-care meetings involving nutrition. The dietitian may also assist with other food-service duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure or certification as required by the state; maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Registered with the American Dietetic Association.
Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning.
Two years of experience in a health care facility.
Familiarity with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional relationships, protect confidential information, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
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

Consult with patients and families concerning nutrition needs and goals.
Review menu plans to ensure they meet patients’ nutritional needs and food-service quality standards.
Plan modified diets for patients as requested by the attending physician.
Enter dietary information accurately and in a timely manner, including patient charting and dietary database entries.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient-care meetings involving nutrition.
Assist with other food-service duties as required.
Provide nutritional assessments for patients as needed.
Provide oversight for the food services department.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.