Registered Dietitian - Full Time

Jefferson Operator, LLC; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K

Job summary

Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess and plan nutritional care for residents in coordination with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure quality food service and nutritional care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Dietetics with RD licensure, and ServSafe certification is preferred. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• License or certification as mandated by the state employed.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical nutrition documentation for residents.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on plans of care.
• Develop and review regular and therapeutic menus to meet resident needs.
• Assist in purchasing and training Nutrition Services staff.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Food production

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian license

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

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

Description

Facility: Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center
Now Offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Limited Time Availability) for Full-Time

Why Choose Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center?

• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• 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 with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Why Jefferson City?

• Leading Market Wages: Competitive pay based on experience and shift.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

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:

• 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/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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