Registered Dietitian - Full Time

Jeffersoncityhc; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement savings

Pet insurance options

Job summary

Jeffersoncityhc is seeking a Full-Time Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional care for residents. You will be responsible for assessments and planning in accordance with state and federal standards. Your meaningful impact on residents' lives will be highly rewarding.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian. Previous experience in long-term care and knowledge of food safety techniques are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with appropriate state license and certification.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nutritional care for residents.
• Document clinical nutrition in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of safe food preparation

Knowledge in quantity food production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Tools

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

Job description

Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center
283 E Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760, USA

Description

Full Time Registered Dietitian (RD)

We offer leading market wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Key Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings: 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.

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 qualified food service and nutritional care is provided to the residents.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Licenses/Certification: Registered 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, and 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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