Registered Dietitian - Part Time

Medilodge of Rogers City; Rogers City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible pay options

Job summary

The Registered Dietitian at Medilodge of Rogers City is responsible for the assessment and planning of the residents' nutritional care, coordinating with the Food Service Director to ensure high-quality meals and adherence to regulations.

Requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics, RD credential, state licensure, and preferred ServSafe; offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and flexible pay options; facility in Rogers City, MI.

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.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical nutrition documentation per policy and regulations.
• Ensures accuracy and descriptiveness of medical records and care plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident care.
• Coordinates menu customization with the Food Service Director.
• Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service.
• Presents diet history and resident preferences on admission.

Skills

Communication

Clinical nutrition

Dietary planning

Geriatric nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

MediLodge of Rogers City
555 N Bradley Hwy
Rogers City, MI 49779, USA

Description

Offering $2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Facility: Medilodge of Rogers City

Sign On Bonus: $2,500 - Two-year Payout - Limited Time Availability

Why Medilodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• 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.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

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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