Dietitian Supervisor - Skilled Nursing & Quality Care

Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Registered Dietitian to organize, supervise and optimize the dietary department in compliance with federal, state and local standards. You will lead a team, coordinate with nursing and multidisciplinary staff, and ensure compassionate resident care with accurate nutrition plans.

Responsibilities include budgeting, menu review, diet-tray accuracy, regulatory inspections and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited program.
• Active unencumbered IA Dietician License required.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in food services.
• Training in food management and knowledge of food procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management.
• Ability to interpret dietary cost reports and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff adherence to sanitation, safety and department guidelines.
• Forecast budgeting needs of the dietary department.
• Partner with the Director/Manager of Dietary Services.
• Perform weekly inspections to ensure quality control.
• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Inspect diet trays for accuracy of served diets.
• Plan special diet menus as prescribed by physicians.
• Ensure all meals are served on time, including snacks.
• Assist in discharge dietary planning.
• Maintain clean and operable food service equipment.
• Check storage rooms and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain informative dietary progress notes.
• Adhere to facility dietary policies and confidentiality.
• Participate in surveys and plan corrections if needed.
• Serve on committees and report to administration.

Skills

Supervisory capacity

Cost reporting

Communication

Food procedures

Food management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

IA Dietician License

Job description

Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Registered Dietitian to organize, supervise and optimize the dietary department in compliance with federal, state and local standards. You will lead a team, coordinate with nursing and multidisciplinary staff, and ensure compassionate resident care with accurate nutrition plans.

Responsibilities include budgeting, menu review, diet-tray accuracy, regulatory inspections and quality control.