Clinical Nutrition Support

Burcham Hills Foundation; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior advocacy

Rewarding hospitality driven env

Growth opportunities

Diverse culture

Open door atmosphere

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits eligibility after 31st day if

Vaccination status inquiry and COVID-9

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Burcham Hills Foundation, a senior living community near Michigan State University in East Lansing, is seeking a part-time Clinical Nutrition Support. You will assist in delivering nutritional care for residents, with duties ranging from nutrition assessments to MDS completion and care planning.

The role requires strong knowledge of geriatric nutrition, OBRA regulations, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietetic Technician (RDT) certification or in progress toward certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field; or pursuing CDM/CFM.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition admission and discharge notes.
• Complete nutrition assessments and nutrition follow ups.
• Develop resident nutritional care plans and monitor effectiveness.
• Attend interdisciplinary and family care conferences as needed.
• Complete assigned portions of MDS.
• Oversee resident nourishment system and meal ordering/delivery.
• Monitor QA activities and perform audits.
• Communicate resident concerns to Dietitian.

Skills

Nutrition care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Education

Registered Dietetic Technician

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or related field

ServSafe Manager Certificate

Tools

MDS familiarity

Job description

Duties

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
• Open door atmosphere
• 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.

Drug-free workplace.

EEO & E-verify employer.

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