Registered Dietitian — Geriatric Nutrition & Care Team

Medilodg; Monroe (MI); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Benefits

Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement / Education Asss

401K Retirement Savings

Résumé du poste

MediLodge of Monroe in Monroe, MI, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutritional care for residents. You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with the Food Service Director to tailor menus to resident preferences and dietary orders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Dietetics and RD credential; state licensing, ServSafe preferred. You’ll ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, document accurately, and participate in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensing or certification as mandated by the state.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Food production

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Description du poste

MediLodge of Monroe in Monroe, MI, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutritional care for residents. You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with the Food Service Director to tailor menus to resident preferences and dietary orders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Dietetics and RD credential; state licensing, ServSafe preferred. You’ll ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, document accurately, and participate in interdisciplinary