Registered Dietitian

Serene-Health-Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Serene-Health-Services in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a full- or part-time role in a long-term care setting, to provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate treatment effectiveness.

The position involves delivering nutrition services per policies and regulations, training staff as needed, and coordinating with dining services and clinical teams to ensure residents receive high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university starting Jan 1, 2024.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in the state (or licensure within 6 months of hire).
• Must follow CMS vaccination mandates/guidelines.
• Experience in facilities with quantity food production.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, the interdisciplinary team, and the public.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and nursing facility regulations.
• Leadership ability and willingness to guide other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret Food Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Directly provides nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements.
• Not a supervisory role, but administrative authority and training responsibilities may apply.
• Plan, organize, develop, and direct nutritional care for residents per standards.
• Collaborate with dining services and clinical staff to ensure daily quality nutrition services.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dining environment in coordination with the Dining Services Department Head.
• Act as liaison between dining department and clinical staff.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA in daily work.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Leadership ability

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Program development

Vaccination compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Master’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered dietitian licensure (state)

Job description

OVERVIEW

As a full time or part time Registered Dietitian, you will have the opportunity to provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatments in a long term care setting.

Responsibilities

Directly provides nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements.

Although this is not a supervisory function, the registered dietitian hasadministrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties andtrain employees as they see fit.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility to ensure compliance.

Works effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis.

Acts as a resource to the Dining Services Department Head so that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Act as a liason between the dining department and clinical staff.

The Registered Dietitian consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university

• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university starting Jan 1, 2024

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in the state of Pennsylvania or acquires licensure and registration within 6 months of hire date.

• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination

• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.

• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to interact positively with residents, client, interdisciplinary team, other personnel and the public.

• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in a nursing facility.

• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and provide guidance to other personnel.

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department.