Registered Dietician - Full-Time

(Groves Center) SS Polk II Community HC, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Center SS Polk II Community HC, LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian to perform nutrition reviews, coordinate care with a Dietary Supervisor, and monitor food service operations in a compliant, high-quality setting.

The role includes counseling residents on nutrition needs, ensuring diet plans align with physician orders, and collaborating with Dialysis Dietitians and Nurse Practitioners as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or eligible RD applicant with Bachelor in Food & Nutrition.
• Prefer 1 year clinical health care setting experience or internship.
• Must maintain licensure and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition reviews and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Coordinate nutrition care with Dietary Supervisor.
• Monitor food service operations for safety, sanitation and quality.
• Provide nutritional counseling as needed.
• Review dietary plans with physicians and other health care staff.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Dietary planning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

RD eligibility with Bachelor in Food & Nutrition

1 year clinical experience or internship

Job description

$45.00-50.00 General Purpose Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual and significant change reviews on residents according to federal and state guidelines. Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with Dietary Supervisor. Complete nutritional reviews monthly on high risk residents (significant weight loss/gain, pressure ulcer, hemodialysis, and tube fed).

Essential Duties

• Ability to meet all health, compliance, and competency requirements.
• Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans in order to develop and implement dietary care plans and provides nutritional counseling as needed.
• Monitor food services operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food control systems such as food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, garnishment and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
• Inspect diet trays for conformance to physician's diet orders prior to delivery.
• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel (Dialysis Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, etc.) to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Assists with the overall supervision and management of the dietary staff.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

• Registered Dietitian or completion of approved Bachelor Degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition and eligible for the RD Exam.
• Preferable one-year experience in a clinical health care setting or completion of an accredited internship.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration or eligible. Licensed Dietitian in your local state. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division at all times.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility (units and kitchen areas)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular use of hands and fingers for documentation and handling materials
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, or crouching
• Requires close vision and effective communication with residents, staff, and providers
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.