Registered Dietician

Westgate Health & Rehab; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Health & Rehab seeks a Dietitian to assess residents’ nutritional needs and implement care plans, providing counseling as needed. You will conduct regular nutritional reviews and coordinate with doctors and staff to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include monitoring weights, attending care plan conferences, and ensuring nutrition services align with safety and quality standards. Florida licensure and RD certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• State Licensure or RD certification required by state law.
• Minimum 900 supervised practice hours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet, EMR charting.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, quarterly and annual nutritional reviews for residents.
• Monitor weight trends and adjust dietary care plans as needed.
• Participate in care plan conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Counsel residents, families and staff on dietary requirements.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals to assess dietary needs.
• Coordinate nutrition care services with Dietary Supervisors.
• Monitor food service operations for nutritional, safety and quality compliance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Follow regulatory processes and facility policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

State Licensure or Certification as a Registered Dietitian

900 hours of supervised practice

Computer literacy (Outlook, Office, EMR)

Two years of experience in a related field

English language proficiency

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Dietician will assess the nutritional needs, dietary restrictions and current health plans for the facility’s residents to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes initial, quarterly and annual nutritional reviews on residents in compliance with federal and state guidelines. Complete monthly nutritional reviews on high risk residents (significant weight loss/gain, pressure ulcer, hemodialysis, tube fed, hospice, etc.). Complete significant nutritional change reviews as necessary.


• Review monthly and weekly weights of residents to assess whether significant changes warrant modifications to nutritional care plans.


• Attend and participate in care plan conferences, Quality Assurance meetings, Morning Meetings, stand up and other clinical meetings, as directed, to obtain information and to provide relevant information regarding residents under Dietitian’s care.


• Counsels patients, families, and staff about requirements; handles complaints and resolves problems


• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel (Nurse Practitioners, Dialysis Dietitians, Nursing Staff, etc.) to conduct independent assessment as to the dietary restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.


• Communicate with residents to assess overall nutrition and provide individualized assessment accordingly.


• Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with the Dietary Supervisors.


• Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as all applicable state and federal regulations.


• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.


• Use independent logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory process including all applicable federal, state and local regulations applicable to completing job responsibilities.


• Perform such other and necessary duties as reasonably requested by management and in accordance with the facility’s established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds an approved baccalaureate degree with major studies in Nutrition and Dietetics


• Holds State Licensure or Certification as a Registered Dietitian no later than 11/28/2021 as required by State Law


• Has completed at least 900 hours of supervised practice under the supervision of a registered dietitian or nutrition professional


• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet, Electronic Medical Records Charting).


• At least two (2) years of experience in a related field of dietary work preferred


• Ability to read, write, and speak English; and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May work in extreme temperature shifts, from extra heat in the cooking are to freezing temperatures when working in the walk-in-freezers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


• May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and unpleasant odors


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.


• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. For additional information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

TRAVEL:

• There are no travel expectations for this position