Dietician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
• Must be a Registered Dietician (LRD)
• Licensed in the state of North Dakota

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements Clinical Nutrition policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Organizes work schedule and assignments to meet any deadlines.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with safety and sanitation standards as needed.
• Identifies food sources approved or considered satisfactory by the Commissioner of Health which are clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and misbranding and safe for human consumption.
• Monitors to ensure quality meals are delivered to residents.
• Initiates and updates nutritional assessments for each resident and develops individualized care plans in accordance with physician orders and state and federal regulations. Attends care conferences as able for residents.
• Ensures that documentation is completed on all resident records according to regulation and policy.
• Provides input in formulating and administering the organization's policies/procedures and participates as needed in the development of long range goals and objectives of the institution.
• Prepares reports/records on activities for review by the Director of Nursing as needed.
• Meets with residents, tenants, families, and visitors to discuss any dietary concerns.
• Maintains communication and information lines with inside and outside contacts regarding all aspects of clinical nutrition.
• Provides educational opportunities for staff to enhance their knowledge base, as requested. Attends meetings and in-services and works collaboratively with other Directors/Coordinators and staff.
• Proposes any budgetary needs.
• Makes daily operational decisions regarding clinical nutrition in the facility and the subsidiary operations. Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing and/or Administration for additional clinical nutrition ventures.