Dietitian

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation and flex time

Discounted grocery gift cards

Free gym and pool membership

Tuition and education reimbursement

Job summary

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to assist with dining services operations and resident care. This part-time position requires Wednesday 8am–12pm and Thursday 8am–4pm, with compensation based on experience.

The role includes nutritional assessment, care planning, and counseling within a long-term care setting. Qualified candidates must be RD with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics status and Pennsylvania licensure, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the state of Pennsylvania.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient ability to use computer for data entry and word processing-type functions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dining services operations and customer service to residents, public and guests.
• Assess nutritional status and develop care plans in accordance with standards.
• Consult with medical, nursing and staff on nutritional interventions.
• Provide nutritional counseling and education to residents and families.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences to address holistic wellness.
• Support Food Services Quality Improvement Program and dining experience.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

Registered Dietitian status

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in PA

Tools

Food Services computer system

Job description

Dietitian

Part Time | Days

Wednesdays from 8am - 12pm and Thursdays from 8am - 4pm

Pay: $28.70 - $39.50/hr (Based on Experience)

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

What You'll Do as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist:

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, you will carry out our Mission of Love by assisting with dining services operations and customer service to residents, public and guests. Our Staff Dietitian is responsible for the following:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and proficiency with Resident Assessment Instrument. Assesses residents, using observation and evaluation of clinical records to obtain and interpret medical information, to determine nutritional status and to develop appropriate plans of care to meet resident needs in accordance with facility and regulatory standards. Updated 08/ 02/21
• Assesses residents at high nutritional risk (i.e., severe pressure ulcers, weight loss, tube fed, clinically complex) to determine an action plan to meet their increased needs in accordance with facility standards. Provides guidance to staff under direction of Chief Dietitian.
• Consults with and provides recommendation to medical, nursing and ancillary staff on appropriate nutritional interventions to improve resident nutritional status or prevent deterioration of health. Maintains HIPAA compliance.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education for residents and/or their families to assist them in understanding medical nutritional therapy and in making desired changes in eating habits. Assists in the development and provision of nutrition education of Food Services staff and medical and nursing staff.
• Participates in regularly scheduled Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences to provide insight for resident's holistic well-being with specific focus on nutritional status.
• Assists the Chief Dietitian in the implementation and coordination of the Food Services Quality Improvement Program as directed. 7. Demonstrates actions that promote excellent dining experience for residents in their neighborhood and/or with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations that pertain to food and nutritional care in a long-term care setting. Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP guidelines that pertain to food and nutritional care in a long-term care setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of general and therapeutic nutrition with regard to meal planning and can perform resident care-oriented functions in Food Services computer system.

What You Need as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist:

• Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the state of Pennsylvania.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient ability to use computer for data entry and word processing-type functions.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership
• Paid lunch break ***
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.