Job Description:

We are hiring a Registered Dietitian for an upscale senior community!

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide resident-focused nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the resident's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; assuring customer needs and satisfaction are met and/or exceeded; managing resources in a cost-effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

$55,000 - $60,000

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts a nutrition assessment for residents at nutritional risk within required time frames. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interpret data based on evidence-based standards.


• Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the resident's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan/goals, implementation, and progress toward goals.


• Participates in multidisciplinary care conferences and discharge planning activities as appropriate. Works closely with other disciplines including OT, PT, speech, and social services to ensure continuity of care.


• Performs nutrition diagnosis after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem with the resident's medical team.


• Develops and implements or makes recommendations for an individualized plan for nutrition intervention, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.


• Reviews/approves therapeutic diets to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines.


• Assesses and evaluates techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.


• Works collaboratively with and provides area supervision of dining service staff to assure the accuracy of diet prescriptions and a high level of customer service


• Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with the resident's treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community resources, or home services as appropriate.


• Conducts in-services and educational presentations to department staff.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.


• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

SKILLS IN:

• Exceptional customer service/public relations skills.


• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms to residents, the public, medical staff, and physicians.


• Ability to function independently on assigned residents' care units.


• Ability to effectively counsel and educate others.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related area granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.  Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.

PREFERRED:

Three years clinical/related experience and/or master's degree in a related field. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

BLS/CPR.  Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.  Valid California Drivers' License and clean driving record. Serve Safe Certified.

PREFERRED:  Certified Specialist in related field (CLE, CDE, CNSC, CSO).  Paneling with California Children Services (CCS) if working in CCS Program Approved facility.

 

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract food service company operating in 18 states and growing.  We advocate the healing power of whole foods.  We believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day.  Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities, and corporate dining facilities.  Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".  We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve- one nutritious meal at a time  

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships 

 

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year(s):

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Dietetics or related field

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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