Clinical Nutrition Support

Burcham Hills; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior advocacy

Hospitality driven environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse culture

Option to be paid daily

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits eligibility after 31 days (FT

Employee recognition programs

Beautiful 38-acre campus

Join an exceptional team

Job summary

Burcham Hills, an upscale senior living community in East Lansing, MI, seeks a part-time Clinical Nutrition Support to assist resident nutritional care. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS contributions, and collaboration with the Dietitian to ensure diet orders are followed.

Preferred candidates hold a Registered Dietetic Technician credential with a BS in nutrition, and may pursue CDM/CFM. Knowledge of OBRA and health regs is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietetic Technician credential preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in dietetics, nutrition or related field.
• Pursuit or certification as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or CFM encouraged.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of OBRA and health department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist nutritional care for residents and document care plans.
• Complete nutrition admissions, discharges, assessments and follow ups.
• Develop and monitor resident nutritional care plans; revise as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary and family care conferences as required.
• Contribute to MDS submissions and oversee nourishment systems.
• Oversee meal slips, order taking and meal delivery per diets.
• Support quality audits and communicate resident concerns to Dietitian.

Education

Registered Dietetic Technician

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics / Nutrition

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

CFM (Certified Food Manager)

ServSafe Manager Certificate

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Nutrition Support to work a Part Time schedule. In this position a Clinical Nutrition Support will be responsible for assisting the nutritional care for all residents and in addition to but not limited to the following duties:

• Complete nutrition admission and discharge notes.
• Complete nutrition assessments and nutrition follow ups.
• Develop resident nutritional care plans- monitor for effectiveness and revise as needed.
• Prepare for and/or attend interdisciplinary and family care conference and other meetings as needed.
• Complete assigned portions of Minimum Data Set (MDS).
• Oversee resident nourishment system.
• Oversee meal slips are maintained to ensure diets are listed as ordered. Including but not limited to order taking and meal delivery.
• Monitor quality assurance activities and perform audits as scheduled/directed.
• Communicate resident concerns to Dietitian.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Preferred Education and Experience: Registered Dietetic Technician. Graduate of 4 year Bachelor of Science program in dietetics, nutrition or related field or in pursuit of Certified Dietary Manager, or CFM. ServSafe Manager Certificate

Knowledge of OBRA regulations, Federal, state and local health department regulations, Geriatric nutrition and care planning. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English effectively, as well as follow rules and safety requirements.

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31 st day of employment if Full Time
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.