Registered Dietitian

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

PACS Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to perform nutritional reviews and counseling for residents in a US facility. This role collaborates with the Dietary Supervisor to coordinate nutrition care and ensure adherence to federal and state guidelines.

The position includes monthly and quarterly reviews, supervision of dietary staff, and ongoing assessments of dietary needs for residents, with a 3-day workweek (8:00–16:30).

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with RD eligibility or completion of approved bachelor's in Food and Nutrition.
• Preferable 1 year of clinical health care experience or accredited internship.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop and implement dietary care plans with counseling as needed.
• Monitor food services to ensure nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Review dietary trays for conformance to physician orders before delivery.
• Consult with physicians and other health care staff to determine diet restrictions and needs.
• Supervise dietary staff and assist with management of the dietary team.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Diet planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian or RD eligibility

Clinical health care internship/experience

Job description

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).

Work Schedule

3 Days a week 8-4:30pm

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's 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.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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. Additional Information

Note

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

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.