Registered Dietitian

Beecan Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Job summary

Beecan Health in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional care for residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, in coordination with the Director of Dietary Services. The role requires 3–5 years in acute or long-term care, RD licensure, and a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics.

You will lead diet planning, ensure quality food service, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in acute or long term care environment.
• Registered Dietitian required and licensure where required.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college required, preferably in dietetics or related field; ADA training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Develops nutritional plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary members.
• Reviews the dietary requirements of each resident and assists in planning prescribed diets.
• Ensures residents are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian certification

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What We're About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

Registered Dietician Perks

• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits

Position Summary

Responsible for the nutritional care of the residents in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established Company policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Director of Dietary Services to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care appropriate to each resident is provided at all times.

Location: Greater LA Area

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Reviews the dietary requirements of each resident when admitted to facility and as may be required, and assists the attending physician in planning resident's prescribed diet plan.
• Develops nutritional plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary members.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in acute or long term care environment required; previous experience in multi-facility management preferred; supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of skilled nursing regulations (federal/state/local) as they pertain to dietary field, including interpretation and implementation.
• Excellent knowledge of the aging process and physical, psychosocial and social needs of the long term care resident population with regard to nutrition.
• Food production management experience and knowledge of MDS process preferred.
• Registered Dietitian required and licensure where required.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college required, preferably in dietetics or related field; completion of state or American Dietetic Association approved training program preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

Salary: $93000 - $140000 per year