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Legacy Healthcare Management seeks a Regional Registered Dietitian to coordinate nutritional care across facilities in Bingham Farms, MI. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and document dietary information while guiding Facility Dietary Managers in service delivery.
Responsibilities include reviewing menus, completing consults for at-risk residents, and participating in quality and safety initiatives.
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Bingham Farms, MI, US
LEGACY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Title: Regional Registered Dietitian
Reports to: Vice President, Operations
Effective Date: 7/1/2017 Review Date: 8/16/2024
The Registered Dietitian coordinates nutritional care of patients by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about patients. Provides guidance and collaborates with the Facility Dietary Managers in the provision of food and nutrition services.
Reviews menus meeting requirements for variety and rotation of menu items.
Completes consults for at risk residents including but not limited to tube feeders, TPN, ESRD, diabetics, complex wounds, and develops plan of care.
Monitors resident weights and participates in resident weight committees at each facility quarterly or more frequently.
Participates in the QAPI Committee at each facility quarterly or more frequently.
Monitors and reviews MDS assessments and care plans for at risk residents completed by facility staff.
Monitors the assigned facility's compliance with food safety and sanitation practices monthly and provides feedback to NHA and Dietary Manager.
Identifies opportunities for improvement in service and quality, works at the assigned facilities and corporate level to develop processes to enhance resident nutrition and satisfaction.
Conducts diagnostic evaluations to assess patients’ nutritional needs
Other duties as requested
Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree in dietetics
License or certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the state of Michigan
Proficiency in conducting patient assessments and nutrition plans
Minimum 1 year experience in a SNF, Assisted Living or CCRC preferred