Registered Dietitian

MorseLife Health Systems • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian assists in planning and implementing the facility’s nutritional activities to provide residents with optimal nutritional care and quality food service. The role supports menu planning, nutritional assessment and documentation, diet education, therapeutic diet review, clinical coordination, and compliance with applicable regulations. The dietitian also provides physician-ordered Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of The Tradition of the Palm Beaches Medical Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university, with minimally one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Dietitian of the American Dietetic Association.
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with menu planning and revision of cycle and holiday menu cycles.
• Record diet histories and food preferences by interviewing residents and families.
• Perform standard nutritional assessments and complete state- and federally mandated data collection tools (MDS) within designated time periods.
• Provide diet instruction to residents and/or family members on prescribed diets.
• Record periodic nutritional care data in the medical record.
• Review and adjust therapeutic diets to reflect changes in the daily menu and suggest supplemental feedings when necessary.
• Assist with administrative direction for menu formulation, food preparation, and service; establish programs, policies, and procedures to enhance residents’ nutritional needs.
• Coordinate interdepartmental and intradepartmental professional activities to provide optimal nutritional care and serve as a consultant to clinical staff on dietetics and nutrition.
• Attend and participate in designated Care Plan Meetings.
• Maintain and update tray tickets for designated residents.
• Assist in developing and delivering departmental and facility-wide educational programs.
• Ensure clinical issues meet or exceed Federal, State, and County regulations.
• Maintain rapport with residents, visitors, and family members and provide feedback on residents’ overall attitudes about food service.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients of The Tradition of the Palm Beaches Medical Office as ordered by a physician.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and supplemental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Exclusive employee discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free parking
• On-site dining and employee cafeteria
• Career growth and internal advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level