Registered Dietitian

Quality Life Services; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned healthcare network dedicated to enhancing the lives of long-term care residents. As a Registered Dietitian, you will play a vital role in providing dietary and nutritional services, helping residents achieve their highest level of function. This position offers competitive wages and a variety of benefits, including health insurance, educational support, and generous time off. With over 40 years of experience, this innovative firm values its employees and fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about nutrition and committed to making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Financial Flexibility

Health Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Generous Earned Time Off

Educational Benefits

Support Programs

Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Active Registered Dietitian License in Pennsylvania is mandatory.
• Minimum two years of experience, preferably in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend diet manuals tailored to residents' needs.
• Assess and document nutritional needs of residents.
• Plan and review therapeutic diets and menus.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Diet Manual Development

Dietary Counseling

Food Safety Compliance

Menu Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Quality Life Services is looking to add a Registered Dietitian to our team. As the Registered Dietitian, you will provide dietary and nutritional services to long-term care residents to help them achieve their highest level of function.

Benefits:

1. Competitive Wages: Earn a competitive salary at a leading family-owned healthcare organization.
2. Financial Flexibility: Take control of your finances with flexible payment options, including DailyPay (get your pay instantly!).
3. Health Insurance: Enjoy significant employer contributions to health insurance premiums from Highmark Health.
4. Voluntary Benefits: Access a robust voluntary benefits package, including 401K, life insurance, accident insurance, and more.
5. Generous Earned Time Off (ETO): Take advantage of ample ETO and the opportunity to buy back ETO twice a year.
6. Educational Benefits: Explore educational benefits, tuition support, and healthcare scholarship opportunities.
7. Support Programs: Benefit from Employee Assistance Programs and Chaplain Services.
8. Professional Growth: Embrace professional development and growth opportunities within our organization.

About Quality Life Services

We are a family-owned healthcare network in Western PA, operating 10 skilled nursing facilities, along with Home Health and Hospice services, among others. With over 40 years of experience, we offer a wide range of services and see our employees as part of our family.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop or recommend a current diet manual to meet residents' needs.
2. Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident.
3. Review and plan all regular and therapeutic diets and menus.
4. Review residents' dietary profiles, assessment plans, and care plans.
5. Assess and counsel residents regarding dietary allergies, preferences, appetites, and food habits.
6. Evaluate and recommend meal timing, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
7. Evaluate food service equipment, nutritional adequacy, preparation methods, taste, appearance, serving temperature, and portion size.
8. Assist Dietary Departments with recipe adjustments, ordering, and communication with residents and families.
9. Maintain a library of relevant standards and regulations to ensure compliance and quality food service.
10. Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines according to industry standards.
11. Complete assessments in Point Click Care.
12. Attend weekly risk meetings and monitor dietary alerts.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field.
2. Current active Registered Dietitian License in Pennsylvania.
3. Two years of experience; long-term care experience preferred.

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