Registered Dieititian
Registered dietitian job in Warren, MI
Job Description
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Registered Dietititan to join our team. See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your clinical skills to guide your career path.
Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.
What We Offer You? At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:
Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed
Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays
401k Retirement
Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!
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.
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian job in West Bloomfield, MI
Nutrition that Works, LLC is seeking a consultant dietitian to join our team. Opportunity is serving our Long Term Care facility located in West Bloomfield, MI for 20-40 hours/week. Enjoy a
flexible schedule and excellent pay!
* Completing clinical nutrition assessments
* Documenting using the Nutrition Care Process in the EMR system
* Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care plan team
* Completing the MDS - Section K
* Calculating TF
* Making recommendations for wounds and significant wt changes
Requirements:
* Credentialed by the CDR
* Dietetic Licensure
* Positive attitude
* Client Centered
* Good communication skills
To apply visit:
Nutrition that Works, LLC has provided Registered Dietitian services to health care communities for over 15 years. Please check out our team's testimonials and apply at ****************************
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (PT)
Registered dietitian job in Saginaw, MI
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care . With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the
#1 "Best places to
work by Modern Healthcare!"
Forefront Healthcare is looking for a
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
to join our team in a Senior Living community located in
Saginaw, MI. This is a part time position 2 days per week.
Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day!
We want you to bring your talent and skills to positively impact the health of our residents.
Check out our website: ************************
Job description
Prefer previous healthcare/senior living experience.
Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer's overall needs.
Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes
Comply with regulatory standards - both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents' right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program
Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies
Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen
Implement Health & Wellness initiatives
Qualifications
● 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification
as a Registered Dietitian
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Additional Information
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (PT)
Registered dietitian job in Saginaw, MI
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team in a Senior Living community located in Saginaw, MI. This is a part time position 2 days per week.
Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day! We want you to bring your talent and skills to positively impact the health of our residents.
Check out our website: ************************
Job description
Prefer previous healthcare/senior living experience.
Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer's overall needs.
Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes
Comply with regulatory standards - both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents' right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program
Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies
Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen
Implement Health & Wellness initiatives
Qualifications
● 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification
as a Registered Dietitian
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Additional Information
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian job in Royal Oak, MI
Participates in the identification of patients at nutrition risk; assesses nutritional status/needs; develops, adapts, and coordinates the nutrition care plan for optimal nutrition management. Educates in and out patients. Participates in hospital and community education programs. Serves as a resource to staff and other health care providers. Performs research. Provides excellent patient and family centered care and service as it relates to Corewell Health standards.
Essential Functions
Plans, implements and adapts nutritional care to meet physician orders, age and disease specific physiologic needs. Monitors and manages nutrition care while promoting cost effective interventions.
Educates and trains hospital staff, students, interns, patients, families and care givers.
Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
Performs quality improvement, research and outcome studies. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements and/or revenue enhancement to leadership per established guidelines.
Documents accurately, completely and appropriately in Electronic Health Record.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in dietetics or equivalent
CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Cancer Treatment Center - 3577 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak
Department Name
Integrative Medicine Program - Royal Oak
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
8
Hours of Work
Variable
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling ************.
Auto-ApplyRegistered Dietitian $3000 SOB
Registered dietitian job in Livonia, MI
Job DescriptionDescription:
Summary: 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.
Essential 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.
Interviews residents, family members, legal representatives, significant others, and staff to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized plan of care, protect and promote residents' rights, and accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
Ensures a dietary kardex or similar record of diet orders and food preferences is utilized in the Food Service Director.
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.
Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeutic menu.
Routinely obtains feedback and suggestions from residents via resident council, meal rounds, and/or interviews with residents, family, and staff to improve the menu.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve the menu to the Menu Development Coordinator at the corporate office.
Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service in the various dining locations via test trays per company procedures and standards.
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.
Conducts meal rounds, test trays, and interviews staff and residents to ensure that residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status, results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices for compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Completes evaluations and develops action plans with the Food Service Director/Manager and the Administrator for items that need improvement results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Participates in the Nursing Center's "Performance Improvement Program." Serves on various committees as required by company standards, regulations, and/or appointment by the Administrator.
Participates in the long-term care survey process. Instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure.
Maintains a presence at the Nursing Center as directed by the Administrator while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate. Works with the Food Service Director/Manager and other Nursing
Center departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed.
Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments in the Nursing Center.
Routinely communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to the Administrator.
Conducts an entrance and exit conference with the Administrator or designee at each visit if employee is assigned to multiple Nursing Centers.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Administrator immediately.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies, equipment, etc. within approved budgets.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with training Nutrition Services employees.
Provides in-service training to Nursing Center staff on topics related to Nutrition and Foodservice.
Fulfills job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve company policies, procedures, tools, and reference materials to the corporate office.
Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center.
Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental requirements.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager in foodservice operations as needed to ensure that residents receive adequate nutrition.
Stays abreast of federal regulations for long-term care, dietetic registration/licensure, and food safety, as well as state-specific regulations for the state he/she works and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Monitors industry trends, new products, current research, and new programs in medical nutrition therapy and foodservice and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian job in Okemos, MI
Job Description
Registered Dietitian (RD) -Offering a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus We Welcome New or Experienced Dietitians. Even if You Are you a Dietetic Intern going to Graduate Soon, We Encourage You to Apply!
Facility: MediLodge of Okemos
We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you've made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
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.
Key Benefit Package Options?
Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
Offering a $4,000 Sign-on Bonus For Full-Time (Limited Time Available
Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
Pet Insurance: Three options available
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
Retirement Savings with 401K.
HSA and FSA options
Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!
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.
Registered Dietitian- Southfield
Registered dietitian job in Southfield, MI
Job Description
The Registered Dietitian (RDN) is responsible for assessing the nutrition status and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure the needs of the participant are met.
Reviews nutritional needs prior to enrollment into the program.
Responsible for completing initial, semi-annual, and annual assessments. Participant comprehensive assessments may include evaluation of:
Diet recall
Current diet
Meal patterns
Assistance with meal preparation and grocery shopping
Anthropometric analysis
Weight monitoring
Appetite changes
Difficulty chewing and/or swallowing
Food allergies and preferences
Monitoring for food insecurity
Cultural and religious preferences
Past medical history
Evaluation of laboratory indicators
Need for nutritional supplements and/or frozen meals
Education follow up
Reviews and determines appropriate therapeutic diets.
Works and collaborates with participants and caregivers, as well as members of the Interdisciplinary Team in developing the participant's plan of care.
Evaluates participant's motivation for changes towards positive outcomes. Implements individualized interventions and adjusts goals of care as needed.
Supervises the participants in the Day Health Center to ensure that meals served are in compliance with the RDNs diet recommendations. Communicates changes in dietary needs to Interdisciplinary Team.
Collaborates with Day Health Center Staff and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team in identifying participants with difficulty chewing and/or swallowing and refers to the appropriate team member for evaluation as needed.
Counsels and educates participants and their caregivers to enhance the health and overall well-being of the participant.
Organizes and maintains updated frozen meal and nutritional supplement lists.
Approves and revises all cycle menus.
Coordinates care with outside healthcare professionals.
Maintains frequent contact and follow up with participants identified at high nutritional risk.
Identifies clinical characteristics of malnutrition.
Calculates nutritional needs and coordinates care with Home Infusion Company for participants receiving enteral nutritional support.
Understands, complies with and promotes the Participant Bill of Rights and work to achieve high levels of participant satisfaction.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
A professional level of knowledge such as that required though the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition.
Completion of dietetic internship or equivalent practicum, plus registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Must have (1) year of experience with aging adults.
Participates in annual, mandatory, in-service training and screening, including but limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.
Requires a professional level of analytical skills in order to analyze and solve problems and develop viable plans of interventions.
The ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
The ability to apply principles of adult learning in planning and implementing educational activities; one-to-one teaching participants and family members at the center or at home, staff education formally or informally in settings such as in-services and group activities with higher functioning participants.
Participates in and/or facilitates quality improvement projects resulting from data analysis.
Ensures compliance to departmental and external standards in the provision of quality focused care by attendance at professional meetings/committees and review or national standards of practice.
Participation in various committees as assigned.
Must meet a standardized set of competencies after working independently.
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date after engaging in direct participant contact.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are variable with exposure to communicable disease, due to patient environment.
Driving is required within PACE of Southeast catchment area, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, including heat and cold.
Frequent walking, bending, lifting of forty (40) pounds or more may be needed in the performance of duties.
Registered Dietitian $3000 SOB
Registered dietitian job in Plymouth, MI
Summary: 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.
Essential 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.
Interviews residents, family members, legal representatives, significant others, and staff to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized plan of care, protect and promote residents' rights, and accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
Ensures a dietary kardex or similar record of diet orders and food preferences is utilized in the Food Service Director.
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.
Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeutic menu.
Routinely obtains feedback and suggestions from residents via resident council, meal rounds, and/or interviews with residents, family, and staff to improve the menu.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve the menu to the Menu Development Coordinator at the corporate office.
Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service in the various dining locations via test trays per company procedures and standards.
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.
Conducts meal rounds, test trays, and interviews staff and residents to ensure that residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status, results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices for compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Completes evaluations and develops action plans with the Food Service Director/Manager and the Administrator for items that need improvement results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Participates in the Nursing Center's "Performance Improvement Program." Serves on various committees as required by company standards, regulations, and/or appointment by the Administrator.
Participates in the long-term care survey process. Instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure.
Maintains a presence at the Nursing Center as directed by the Administrator while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate. Works with the Food Service Director/Manager and other Nursing
Center departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed.
Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments in the Nursing Center.
Routinely communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to the Administrator.
Conducts an entrance and exit conference with the Administrator or designee at each visit if employee is assigned to multiple Nursing Centers.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Administrator immediately.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies, equipment, etc. within approved budgets.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with training Nutrition Services employees.
Provides in-service training to Nursing Center staff on topics related to Nutrition and Foodservice.
Fulfills job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve company policies, procedures, tools, and reference materials to the corporate office.
Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center.
Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental requirements.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager in foodservice operations as needed to ensure that residents receive adequate nutrition.
Stays abreast of federal regulations for long-term care, dietetic registration/licensure, and food safety, as well as state-specific regulations for the state he/she works and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Monitors industry trends, new products, current research, and new programs in medical nutrition therapy and foodservice and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian job in Grand Blanc, MI
Job Description
Registered Dietitian (RD) Offering a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Facility: MediLodge of Grand Blanc
We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you've made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
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.
Key Benefit Package Options?
Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
Offering a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time (Limited time available)
Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
Pet Insurance: Three options available
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
Retirement Savings with 401K.
HSA and FSA options
Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!
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.
Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator
Registered dietitian job in Flint, MI
Provides diabetes self management education and training of patients referred to the Diabetes during Pregnancy Program. Applies evidenced based nutrition practice guidelines for providing quality medical nutrition therapy services to high risk patients in the Women's Health Services and the Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Follows the standards set forth by the Michigan Department of Community Health, the American Diabetes Association, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Participates in quality management and continuous quality improvement activities. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to Hurley's Patient and Family Centered Care philosophy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives clinical direction from the Program Director for Maternal/Fetal Medicine and the Medical Director of the Hurley Diabetes Center. Works under the general direction of the Director for Women's Health Services and the Nurse Manager for Maternal Fetal Medicine.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Serves as a nutrition and diabetes resource to nursing personnel, resident staff and other health care professionals throughout the medical center and surrounding communities. Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Utilizes the nutrition care process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention/education, monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and treatment recommendations for high risk patients in the OB/Gyn clinic, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Antepartum units.
2. Develops and provides individualized nutrition education based on the patient's nutrition prescription. Documents instruction given, and evaluates learner outcomes.
3. Implements and counsels patients and their families regarding diabetes self management education; documents instruction given and evaluates learner outcomes while incorporating patients diabetes self management skills. Promotes understanding, acceptance and compliance with procedures and activities necessary to meet diabetes management goals.
4. Coordinates with and advises medical staff to assure that patient education and care is incorporated into the patient's plan of care.
5. Evaluates diagnostic tests, biochemical data, diabetes device and equipment use, and patient's food and blood glucose records.
6. Recommends the initiation of pharmacotherapy. Recommends adjustments to pharmacotherapy, based on integration of nutrition, laboratory tests, blood glucose data, physical therapy and progression of pregnancy/disease.
7. Provides instruction on diabetes medications, including insulin and approved oral medications for diabetic pregnant women.
8. Performs diabetes blood glucose management and recommends medication adjustments in the outpatient clinics.
9. Confers with physicians, resident staff and other members of the health care team to recommend appropriate nutrition treatment.
10. Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand and adjust teaching methods to the unique cultural and educational level of each patient that is served.
11. Provides postpartum follow-up education for patients with diabetes. Coordinates discharge planning with other medical center staff.
12. Uses evidenced-based medicine and best practices to provide quality diabetes education and management; and quality nutrition care.
13. Acts as a nutrition resource in the OB/Gyn clinic, Maternal Fetal Medicine and on the Antepartum units.
14. Collaborates with employees in Nutrition Services and Patient Tray services as necessary in the coordination of inpatient nutrition care and education.
15. Maintains current knowledge and skills in diabetes self management and education.
16. Maintains current knowledge and skills in the nutrition care process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention/education, monitoring and evaluation.
17. Assists in data collection for research in diabetes during pregnancy.
18. Assists with annual curriculum review and formal diabetes program evaluation.
19. Adheres to department and hospital standards of practice including Federal, State, and the Joint Commission regulations.
20. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignments.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate degree in related health care field with courses in nutrition and dietetics
Working knowledge of evidenced based-practice
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, medical center personnel, governing agencies and the general public.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Registered dietitian, (credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics);
2 or more years experience as a Registered Dietitian, including experience in obstetrics/gynecology, reproductive women's health, patient education and diabetes management preferred.
Certified or Certified-eligible by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, as a Diabetes Educator, (CDE). Employees who are certified-eligible must become certified within three (3) years from date of appointment to the classification.
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Registered dietitian job in Saginaw, MI
SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Dietitian
Pay Range: $67,325.99 - $83,929.64 annually
Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor, performs professional dietitian/nutrition assignments utilizing the methods and techniques through the person-centered planning process. Monitors goals, objectives and attends service planning meetings for nutritional care and diet as needed by striving to restore, promote and enhance the well-being of the person served at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines their life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid the person in the recovery process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
1. Plans and provides menus for individuals at group homes, provides recipes and coordination of shopping lists.
2. Evaluate, plan, monitor, and provide education to families or those living on their own or in residential settings such as AFC homes.
3. Adjusts menu cycles for nutritional adequacy, balance, variety, food availability and budgetary control
4. Instructs residents, families, and support staff in individualized diet therapy, general nutrition principles, meal planning and preparation and the implementation of the treatment plan.
5. Develops and adapts therapeutic and modified diets to meet the needs and wishes of individuals in cooperation with health care staff.
6. Calculates nutritional values and determines serving size, frequency and method of preparation.
7. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to work.
8. Recommends types and quantities of food to be purchased.
9. Observes food preparation and food service for conformance with prescribed diets and standards for sanitation, palatability, appearance, texture modification and nutritional quality.
10. Acts as the resource on all dietary services and provides training opportunities to staff. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on dietary needs and related topics to staff, consumers, support person(s) and/or community groups.
11. May participate in the person-centered planning meeting if the individual requests.
12. May be asked to participate in evidence based practice modalities as well as best practice initiatives.
13. May be required to implement group evidence based practices both in an office setting as well as community.
14. Maintains accurate records regarding services provided on behalf of persons receiving services at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA).
15. Participate in staff meetings to receive current information, guidance and direction from supervisor.
16. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.
INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Socializes informally with persons served to facilitate friendly, respectful treatment relationship with individuals receiving services.
2. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to public mental health mission.
3. Reacts productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
4. Uses computer hardware and software to perform tasks.
5. Participates in Quality Improvement functions.
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor
Supervises: None
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in various locations including both internal and external individuals service programs, residential settings, persons served work sites and community locations which include pressures with time constraints and stress from serving and carrying caseload. Drives vehicle on regular basis in all kinds of weather. Will have close contact with persons served and/or families who may have communicable disease and be hostile, aggressive and potentially violent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Institution Management Foods and Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year responsible professional experience (internship will be considered) as a Dietitian with an understanding of developmental disabilities.
Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver's license with a good driving record. A registered dietitian.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the principles of human nutrition, diet therapy, menu planning, food service operations including food preparation, sanitation and procurement.
2. Ability to formulate treatment plans and make clinical judgment involving diet therapy.
3. Ability to exercise independent and mature judgment.
4. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
6. Clinical awareness and sensitivity, including belief that individuals with development disabilities and mental illness can be meaningful participants in our community.
7. Knowledge related to special issues surrounding children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and those diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities including how to assist with food selectivity and stomach and intestinal problems.
8. Ability to instruct others in individualized diet therapy, general nutrition, food selection and preparation.
9. Ability to inspect and evaluate food preparation and service for conformance standards.
10. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
11. Ability to use tact and diplomacy and relate to individuals from all social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
12. Analytical ability.
13. Ability to handle individuals who may be distributive or potentially violent.
14. Excellent communication skills.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
1. Hearing acuity to converse in person and on telephone.
2. Visual Acuity to observe individuals' behavior, read and proofread documents.
3. Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
4. Manual dexterity to write and to operate standard office equipment (PC, Keyboard, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, etc.)
5. Ability to lift and carry files and supplies at least 20 pounds.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, employees, persons served and the general public.
7. Analytical skills necessary to conduct research, analyze, and interpret complex data and identify and solve problems by proposing courses of action.
8. Ability to plan short and long range and to manage and schedule time.
9. Ability to handle stress in meeting deadlines and dealing with large numbers of employees and/or consumers.
(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)
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Auto-ApplyRegistered Dietitian $3000 SOB
Registered dietitian job in Livonia, MI
Summary: 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.
Essential 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.
Interviews residents, family members, legal representatives, significant others, and staff to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized plan of care, protect and promote residents' rights, and accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
Ensures a dietary kardex or similar record of diet orders and food preferences is utilized in the Food Service Director.
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.
Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeutic menu.
Routinely obtains feedback and suggestions from residents via resident council, meal rounds, and/or interviews with residents, family, and staff to improve the menu.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve the menu to the Menu Development Coordinator at the corporate office.
Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service in the various dining locations via test trays per company procedures and standards.
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.
Conducts meal rounds, test trays, and interviews staff and residents to ensure that residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status, results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices for compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Completes evaluations and develops action plans with the Food Service Director/Manager and the Administrator for items that need improvement results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Participates in the Nursing Center's "Performance Improvement Program." Serves on various committees as required by company standards, regulations, and/or appointment by the Administrator.
Participates in the long-term care survey process. Instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure.
Maintains a presence at the Nursing Center as directed by the Administrator while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate. Works with the Food Service Director/Manager and other Nursing
Center departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed.
Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments in the Nursing Center.
Routinely communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to the Administrator.
Conducts an entrance and exit conference with the Administrator or designee at each visit if employee is assigned to multiple Nursing Centers.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Administrator immediately.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies, equipment, etc. within approved budgets.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with training Nutrition Services employees.
Provides in-service training to Nursing Center staff on topics related to Nutrition and Foodservice.
Fulfills job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve company policies, procedures, tools, and reference materials to the corporate office.
Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center.
Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental requirements.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager in foodservice operations as needed to ensure that residents receive adequate nutrition.
Stays abreast of federal regulations for long-term care, dietetic registration/licensure, and food safety, as well as state-specific regulations for the state he/she works and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Monitors industry trends, new products, current research, and new programs in medical nutrition therapy and foodservice and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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
Registered Dietitian $3000 SOB
Registered dietitian job in Plymouth, MI
Job DescriptionDescription:
Summary: 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.
Essential 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.
Interviews residents, family members, legal representatives, significant others, and staff to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized plan of care, protect and promote residents' rights, and accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
Ensures a dietary kardex or similar record of diet orders and food preferences is utilized in the Food Service Director.
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.
Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeutic menu.
Routinely obtains feedback and suggestions from residents via resident council, meal rounds, and/or interviews with residents, family, and staff to improve the menu.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve the menu to the Menu Development Coordinator at the corporate office.
Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service in the various dining locations via test trays per company procedures and standards.
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.
Conducts meal rounds, test trays, and interviews staff and residents to ensure that residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status, results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices for compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Completes evaluations and develops action plans with the Food Service Director/Manager and the Administrator for items that need improvement results of findings reported to Nutrition services department and administration.
Participates in the Nursing Center's "Performance Improvement Program." Serves on various committees as required by company standards, regulations, and/or appointment by the Administrator.
Participates in the long-term care survey process. Instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure.
Maintains a presence at the Nursing Center as directed by the Administrator while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate. Works with the Food Service Director/Manager and other Nursing
Center departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed.
Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments in the Nursing Center.
Routinely communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to the Administrator.
Conducts an entrance and exit conference with the Administrator or designee at each visit if employee is assigned to multiple Nursing Centers.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Administrator immediately.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies, equipment, etc. within approved budgets.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with training Nutrition Services employees.
Provides in-service training to Nursing Center staff on topics related to Nutrition and Foodservice.
Fulfills job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.
Provides feedback and suggestions to improve company policies, procedures, tools, and reference materials to the corporate office.
Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Nursing Center.
Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental requirements.
Assists the Food Service Director/Manager in foodservice operations as needed to ensure that residents receive adequate nutrition.
Stays abreast of federal regulations for long-term care, dietetic registration/licensure, and food safety, as well as state-specific regulations for the state he/she works and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Monitors industry trends, new products, current research, and new programs in medical nutrition therapy and foodservice and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (PT)
Registered dietitian job in Bay City, MI
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team in a Senior Living community located in Saginaw, MI. This is a part time position 2 days per week.
Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day! We want you to bring your talent and skills to positively impact the health of our residents.
Check out our website: ************************
Job description
Prefer previous healthcare/senior living experience.
Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer's overall needs.
Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes
Comply with regulatory standards - both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents' right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program
Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies
Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen
Implement Health & Wellness initiatives
Qualifications
● 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification
as a Registered Dietitian
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Additional Information
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (PT)
Registered dietitian job in Bay City, MI
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care . With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the
#1 "Best places to
work by Modern Healthcare!"
Forefront Healthcare is looking for a
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
to join our team in a Senior Living community located in
Saginaw, MI. This is a part time position 2 days per week.
Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day!
We want you to bring your talent and skills to positively impact the health of our residents.
Check out our website: ************************
Job description
Prefer previous healthcare/senior living experience.
Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer's overall needs.
Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes
Comply with regulatory standards - both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents' right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program
Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies
Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen
Implement Health & Wellness initiatives
Qualifications
● 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification
as a Registered Dietitian
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Additional Information
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Registered Dietitian - Westland
Registered dietitian job in Westland, MI
The Registered Dietitian (RDN) is responsible for assessing the nutrition status and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure the needs of the participant are met.
Reviews nutritional needs prior to enrollment into the program.
Responsible for completing initial, semi-annual, and annual assessments. Participant comprehensive assessments may include evaluation of:
Diet recall
Current diet
Meal patterns
Assistance with meal preparation and grocery shopping
Anthropometric analysis
Weight monitoring
Appetite changes
Difficulty chewing and/or swallowing
Food allergies and preferences
Monitoring for food insecurity
Cultural and religious preferences
Past medical history
Evaluation of laboratory indicators
Need for nutritional supplements and/or frozen meals
Education follow up
Reviews and determines appropriate therapeutic diets.
Works and collaborates with participants and caregivers, as well as members of the Interdisciplinary Team in developing the participant's plan of care.
Evaluates participant's motivation for changes towards positive outcomes. Implements individualized interventions and adjusts goals of care as needed.
Supervises the participants in the Day Health Center to ensure that meals served are in compliance with the RDNs diet recommendations. Communicates changes in dietary needs to Interdisciplinary Team.
Collaborates with Day Health Center Staff and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team in identifying participants with difficulty chewing and/or swallowing and refers to the appropriate team member for evaluation as needed.
Counsels and educates participants and their caregivers to enhance the health and overall well-being of the participant.
Organizes and maintains updated frozen meal and nutritional supplement lists.
Approves and revises all cycle menus.
Coordinates care with outside healthcare professionals.
Maintains frequent contact and follow up with participants identified at high nutritional risk.
Identifies clinical characteristics of malnutrition.
Calculates nutritional needs and coordinates care with Home Infusion Company for participants receiving enteral nutritional support.
Understands, complies with and promotes the Participant Bill of Rights and work to achieve high levels of participant satisfaction.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
A professional level of knowledge such as that required though the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition.
Completion of dietetic internship or equivalent practicum, plus registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Must have (1) year of experience with aging adults.
Participates in annual, mandatory, in-service training and screening, including but limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.
Requires a professional level of analytical skills in order to analyze and solve problems and develop viable plans of interventions.
The ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
The ability to apply principles of adult learning in planning and implementing educational activities; one-to-one teaching participants and family members at the center or at home, staff education formally or informally in settings such as in-services and group activities with higher functioning participants.
Participates in and/or facilitates quality improvement projects resulting from data analysis.
Ensures compliance to departmental and external standards in the provision of quality focused care by attendance at professional meetings/committees and review or national standards of practice.
Participation in various committees as assigned.
Must meet a standardized set of competencies before working independently.
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are variable with exposure to communicable disease, due to patient environment.
Driving is required within PACE of Southeast catchment area, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, including heat and cold.
Frequent walking, bending, lifting of forty (40) pounds or more may be needed in the performance of duties.
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian job in Ovid, MI
Nutrition that Works, LLC is seeking a consultant dietitian to join our team! We have an exciting opportunity in serving our long-term care facility located in Ovid, MI for 24 hours/week. Enjoy a
flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and travel compensation - all while making a meaningful impact in residents' lives.
Position includes:
* Conduct clinical nutrition assessments
* Document using the Nutrition Care Process in the EMR system
* Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care plan team
* Complete the MDS required sections
* Calculate tube-feeding
* Provide recommendations for wounds and significant wt changes
Requirements:
* Credentialed by the CDR
* Dietetic Licensure - state if required
* Positive attitude
* Client Centered
* Good communication skills
To apply visit:
Nutrition that Works, LLC has provided Registered Dietitian services to health care communities throughout the US. Please visit our website to view all of our current opportunities, and apply at *********************************************
Clinical Dietitian
Registered dietitian job in Troy, MI
Participates in the identification of patients at nutrition risk; assesses nutritional status/needs; develops, adapts, and coordinates the nutrition care plan for optimal nutrition management. Educates in and out patients. Participates in hospital and community education programs. Serves as a resource to staff and other health care providers. Performs research. Provides excellent patient and family centered care and service as it relates to Corewell Health standards.
Essential Functions
Plans, implements and adapts nutritional care to meet physician orders, age and disease specific physiologic needs. Monitors and manages nutrition care while promoting cost effective interventions.
Educates and trains hospital staff, students, interns, patients, families and care givers.
Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
Performs quality improvement, research and outcome studies. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements and/or revenue enhancement to leadership per established guidelines.
Documents accurately, completely and appropriately in Electronic Health Record.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in dietetics or equivalent
CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy
Department Name
Medical Nutrition Therapy - Troy
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
Variable
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling ************.
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Registered dietitian job in Bay City, MI
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team in a Senior Living community located in Saginaw, MI. This is a part time position 2 days per week.
Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day! We want you to bring your talent and skills to positively impact the health of our residents.
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Job description
Prefer previous healthcare/senior living experience.
Supports and delivers the highest level of nutrition care to patients to meet the customer's overall needs.
Calculate nutritional needs, establish goals, and implement medical nutrition therapy for patients based on their overall nutritional status.
Establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and positive financial outcomes
Comply with regulatory standards - both Federal and State and accrediting agencies adhering to confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, residents' right policies and Joint Commission regulations.
Collaborate with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to provide quality nutrition and culinary program
Review menu cycle for nutrient analysis and diet consistencies
Supports quality assurance initiatives in the kitchen
Implement Health & Wellness initiatives
Qualifications
● 1-3 years of acute care or mental health and Registered Dietitian experience.
● Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
● Basic Functional Experience - Meets eligibility requirements for certification
as a Registered Dietitian
● Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Additional Information
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.