Registered Dietitian (RD)

River-Valley-Healthcare-; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Healthcare in California seeks a qualified Dietitian to oversee clinical nutrition operations for long-term care residents. You will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and collaborate with the Dietary Supervisor to ensure high-quality nourishment and service.

Responsibilities include evaluating nutrition needs, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, reviewing menus, conducting meal rounds, and training nursing staff on nutrition and foodservice practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field; experience in long-term care environment.
• Registered Dietitian or state-mandated certification.
• Knowledge of Word Processing and Spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Medical Nutrition Therapy needs and implement interventions to improve residents' nutritional status.
• Coordinate resident care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Review and customize regular and therapeutic menus with Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager.
• Conduct meal rounds and ensure residents receive appropriate foods in quantity and type.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary Team

Menu review

Nursing staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Tools

EMR charting

Word Processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Will oversee the nutritional clinical operations and survey kitchen and dining programs for a facility.

Experience necessary at least 2 years Long Term Care.

EMR charting experience is a plus.

Summary

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and work with the Dietary Supervisor to ensure that quality food, service and nutritional care are being provided to residents by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates the Medical Nutrition Therapy needs of the residents and implements appropriate interventions to improve their nutritional status.
• Coordinates resident care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Coordinates with the Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager the review and customization of the regular and therapeutic menus.
• Conducts meal rounds and interviews staff and residents to ensure residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status.
• Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices for compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participates in the long-term care survey process.
• Provides in-service training to Nursing Center staff on topics related to Nutrition and Foodservice.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field; experience in long-term care environment.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

Certificates and Licenses

Registered Dietitian or certification as mandated by the state in which employed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

Requires standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.