Registered Dietitian - Skilled Nursing Facility

Generations Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Sign-on bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gramercy Court, a Generations Healthcare facility, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead the Food Services Department in a skilled nursing setting. The RD will plan, organize, develop and direct daily operations, ensuring nutrition orders are followed and care plans are implemented in PCC.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, state licensure, supervisory experience, and strong leadership to coordinate with Nursing and Social Services while maintaining compliant, sanitary food

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or related medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a dietitian in the state.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to work tactfully with residents, staff, and the public.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and regulations governing nursing facilities.
• Leadership ability and capacity to supervise staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and interpret Food Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Food Services Department, its programs, and activities.
• Coordinate food service activities with Nursing, Environmental, Activities, and Social Services; complete nutritional assessments and care plans in PCC.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies; ensure staff follow them.
• Assist staff in developing procedures for food service activities, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain MSDS records for hazardous chemicals and train staff on use.
• Interpret policies to employees, residents, visitors, and government agencies as needed.
• Perform administrative duties to control equipment and supplies and keep PCC records current.
• Review and revise department policies annually; propose changes to the Administrator.

Skills

Leadership

English Proficiency

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Registered Dietitian - Skilled Nursing Facility / 97,000.00 - 109,000.00 Per Year DOE

Gramercy Court, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Registered Dietitian to join our team. The primary role of the Registered Dietitian is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Food Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis and that the food services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits, and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.

Position Overview

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our facility’s Food Services Department, its programs, and activities, ensuring physician orders are followed and making suggestions and recommendations for changes as needed.
• Coordinate food service activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Environmental, Activities, Social Services) and completing nutritional assessments, MDS's, and Care Plans in Point Click Care (Medical health record electronic system).
• Develop, implement, and maintain written departmental policies. Ensure staff is aware of and follows established policies.
• Assist the food services staff in the development and use of departmental procedures governing food service activities, equipment, supplies.
• Be responsible for obtaining/maintaining/filing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the food services department.
• Ensure staff is trained in the use of MSDs and implement/oversee plan of care in care conferences, checking patient progress and goals toward meeting nutritional goals and determining effectiveness of care plan effectiveness; documenting outcome in progress notes and making adjustments as needed.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies and keeping patient information current in PCC/Point Click Care for patient food, nutrition, and dining information.
• Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, at least annually for revisions. Make recommendations to the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Have experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as a dietitian in this state.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in the nursing facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of food service areas; must perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

For more detailed information including a virtual 360 tour please visit www.generationshealthcare.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.