Clinical Dietitian

Serene Health Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Serene Health Services is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in a long-term care setting. This position is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexible scheduling to meet facility needs.

You will apply federal and state guidelines while ensuring high-quality dietary services and resident care. Responsibilities include coordinating nutritional care, training staff, and acting as a liaison between the dining services department and clinical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university starting Jan 1, 2024.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in the state (PA) or licensure required within 6 months of hire.
• Must follow CMS vaccination guidelines.
• Experience in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, interdisciplinary team, and the public.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and regulations governing dietary functions in nursing facilities.
• Leadership ability and willingness to guide other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret Food Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Directly provides nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements.
• Train employees as needed and provide guidance as supervisor-like authority.
• Plan, organize, develop, and direct nutritional care in line with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Dining Services to ensure quality nutrition daily.
• Act as a liaison between dining and clinical staff.
• Support the company’s purpose, vision, values, and DNA.

Skills

Leadership ability

Record keeping

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Master's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Serene Health Services -

OVERVIEW

As a full time or part time Clinical Dietitian, you will have the opportunity to provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatments in a long term care setting.

Responsibilities

Directly provides nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements.

Although this is not a supervisory function, the registered dietitian has administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties and train employees as they see fit.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility to ensure compliance.

Works effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis.

Acts as a resource to the Dining Services Department Head so that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Act as a liason between the dining department and clinical staff.

The Registered Dietitian consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university
• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university starting Jan 1, 2024
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in the state of Pennsylvania or acquires licensure and registration within 6 months of hire date.
• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client, interdisciplinary team, other personnel and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in a nursing facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and provide guidance to other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department.