Registered Dietetic Technician

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home is seeking a Registered Dietetic Technician to join our caring team. You will promote health and prevent illness through medical nutrition therapy under the supervision of the RD, develop meal plans, and advise dietary staff, residents, and families on proper nutrition.

You will assess residents’ nutritional status, coordinate nutrition support, monitor meals, educate care teams and conduct routine care plan reviews with the interdisciplinary team to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Diet Tech.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines; computer literacy with EMR and menu systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Evaluate nutrition support needs and monitor weight changes.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies with vendors and departments.
• Monitor meal service and ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families and staff on nutrition concepts.
• Review and update diet orders and menus daily.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to adjust care plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience in healthcare

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Diet Tech

Tools

EMR software

Computer-based menu systems

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary:

• Full Benefits Package;
• Paid time Off;
• Opportunities for Professional Growth;

Williamsville Suburban is currently seeking a Registered Dietetic Technician to become members of our dedicated and caring professional staff. As a Registered Dietetic Technician you will promotes the health, wellness and illness prevention of residents through medical nutrition therapy under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Dietician (RD). This position is responsible for developing meal plans orchestrated around supporting the individual dietary and health needs of each resident. In addition, you will be advising and counseling dietary staff members, as well as residents and their family members of proper food and nutrition.

DUTIES:

• Assess / Monitor the Residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
• Evaluate special needs of Residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads
• Monitor Resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate Residents, families, and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification.
• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care.
• Meet weekly with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care.
• Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia.
• Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow the facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines.
• Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis.
• Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent resident care.
• Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basis.
• Ensure facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to Residents.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a registered Diet Tech
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelinesComputer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved