Registered dietician job description

Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents. Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders.

The goal of our team is to deliver intensive, multidisciplinary care and transition patients' home or to a lower level of care as quickly and safely as possible. Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve. Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's 'Most Admired Healthcare Company' for 8 years, Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives as a Registered Dietician - SAU.
As a Registered Dietician - SAU, you will:

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 Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager to ensure that qualify food service and nutritional care is provided to the residents.

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.

Qualifications As a Registered Dietician - SAU, you will have:
· Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
· 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 in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

+ Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.

+ Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.

+ Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.

+ Review and approve menus developed by the facility.

+ Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

+ Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.

+ Participate in treatment team as appropriate.

+ Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.

+ Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.

+ Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

+ Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.

+ Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.

+ ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• 3 years' experience in food service, hospital, or long-term care setting.
• Kentucky Registered, Licensed Dietician, Food Handler Certificate issued by ServSafe or Health Department or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Food Service Sanitation Certificate and ServSafe Food Manager Certificate - Preferred.

Responsibilities for Registered Dietician:

• Provides quality nutritional services on a daily basis, and in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Reviews nutritional requirements of each resident, assists the attending physician in development of the resident's prescribed diet plan, and reviews normal and therapeutic diet plans to assure compliance with physicians' orders.
• Assist in planning normal and therapeutic menus, planning work schedules, interviewing food supply vendors, developing and monitoring adequate inventory control procedures, and in recruitment and selection of nutrition personnel.
• Interviews residents and/or family member as necessary to obtain diet history.
• Develops a written nutritional plan of care that identifies nutritional problems/needs of the resident, and that identifies goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
• Makes recommendations to the Dietary Manager and/or Executive Director on system changes, sanitation, in-service topics, and menu changes.
• Inspects Dietary Department regularly to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Personifies outstanding customer service to co-workers, clients, and vendors by acting as a subject matter resource in a timely, considerate, and friendly manner, always maintaining the "Golden Rule" approach; practices patience and kindness.

About Christian Care Communities

Christian Care Communities in Louisville is located in historic Old Louisville and offers a quality senior living experience with an array of apartments, health care services such as long-term skilled nursing care, and short-term rehabilitation along with other general services and amenities.

Founded in Louisville in 1884, Christian Care serves 5,000 older adults annually through an extensive network of senior communities including Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Personal Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation, & Adult Day Services. We continue to be innovative care providers and valuable resources for our community.

Benefits offered by Christian Care Communities:

• Competitive Pay - NEW Updated Compensation, Shift Differentials & Referral Bonuses!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Tuition Assistance and On-The-Job Training & Enhancement Courses
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Options
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal Days and Holidays
• 401(k) with company match and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Employee Wellness, Rewards & Recognition Initiatives
• Generous Tuition Forgiveness Program!!
• Free Parking & much more!

Christian Care Communities, Inc. is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and providing an equal employment opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.