Registered Dietitian

Medilodgeofwestwood; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to join their dedicated team in Kalamazoo. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives through personalized nutritional care. With a generous sign-on bonus and a supportive work environment, you will collaborate with a passionate team to ensure the highest standards of care. Join a company recognized for its commitment to excellence and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your career and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Pay Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Pet Insurance Options

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Time

Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with relevant state licensure.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nutritional care for residents.
• Coordinate with Food Service Director on menu customization.
• Document clinical nutrition in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of Food Safety

Geriatric Nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Job description

Westwood Opco LLC
MediLodge of Westwood
2575 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA

Westwood Opco LLC
MediLodge of Westwood
2575 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA

Registered Dietitian (RD) - Offering a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
We Welcome New or Experienced Dietitians!
Even if You Are you a Dietetic Intern going to Graduate Soon, We Encourage You to Apply!

MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Westwood/MediLodge of Kalamazoo offers you a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents. This is a float postion between two facilites in the Kalamazoo area.

Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:

• Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• Offering a generous $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Limited-time available)
• We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

Summary:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the assessment and planning of the nutritional care of the residents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies, and procedures, and in coordination with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that qualify food service and nutritional care is provided to the residents.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.

Licenses/Certification:

• R egistered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• License or certification as mandated by the state in which employed.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred.

Job Functions:

• Maintains clinical nutrition documentation for residents in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ensures that all assessments and progress notes documented in the medical records are accurate, informative, and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the plan of care.
• Ensures all documentation is completed within the required timeframes and in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; attends meetings/conferences to discuss the clinical care of the resident; and communicates resident concerns and response to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and direct care staff.
• Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager the review and customization of the regular and therapeutic menus to meet the food preferences of the residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, Diet Manual guidelines, standard of practice, and regulations and to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeutic menu.
• Provides feedback and suggestions to improve the menu.
• Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service.
• Monitors the distribution of nourishments, supplements, and meals to residents and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with processing diet orders and changes and ensuring that an accurate tray card is available for each resident receiving meals.
• Ensures that new residents are visited upon admission to obtain a Diet History and food preferences, on the company approved form.
• Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices.
• Participates in the long-term care survey process.
• Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies, equipment, etc. and with training Nutrition Services employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Knowledge in quantity food production.

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