LICENSED Registered Dietitian

FUNCTION:

To provide nutrition education, counseling and interventions as appropriate, in the management of nutritional status and disease management for residents to their disease states and therapies. This position is responsible for supporting, understanding, interpreting, and implementing the philosophy and policies of the Facility and CJL. Assists the facility by directing staff towards obtaining results in the following area(s): quality, patient satisfaction, business management, teamwork, culture and employee satisfaction.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Coordinates with the Dietary Manager and Diet Tech in completing Nutritional Assessments - initial, quarterly, annually and any significant changes Collaborates with physician and/or NP designee for coordination of care to meet nutritional needs and diet order for residents

Monitors progress of all residents, including but not limited to: monthly weights, lab values, intake, tube feeds, pressure ulcers, dialysis, and other high risk factors

Provide recommendations interventions as needed and indicated

Conducts education, training and in-servicing with staff, residents and family on meal planning, nutrition, & diet education

Completes monthly quality assurance reports, conducts quarterly audits and reports to include but not limited to: Tray Card, Sanitation, Tube Feed, Supplement Use, Sanitation, Diet Orders, Tray Line, Meal Audit, Dietary Assessment, Wound Intervention, Dietary Recommendation

Meet contract hours of accounts assigned with all nutritional services outlined within contract for both Clinical Nutrition and Dietary Manager Support

Participate with weekly operation calls and attends scheduled monthly and/or quarterly meetings

Provides support during State Surveys (complaints, annuals)

Provides professional and quality customer service

Attends necessary facility meetings (NAR, Care Plans, QA) weekly

Other duties as assigned to meet company goals and objectives

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS: Calculator, Personal Computer (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)

WORK TRAITS:

Aptitudes:

1. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

2. Ability to utilize computer skills effectively and creatively in QAPI reporting.

3. Ability to teach adults and incorporate ethnic needs of patients.

4. Fosters an environment of cooperation, collaboration and teamwork.

5. Ability to relate to various levels within the Facility’s structure.

Temperaments:

1. Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment.

2. Ability to motivate other interdisciplinary team members.

3. Ability to be flexible and adaptable at the unit and corporate level.

4. Ability to take initiative.

5. Ability to gain support and input from all team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Desk duties, including computer keyboard operation.

2. Light physical work including ability to perform patient physical assessments.

3. Talking and listening to effectively educate patients and staff.

4. Visual acuity to prepare and read computer reports, documentation and educational materials.

5. Audio acuity to listen effectively and accurately. Note: Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary if an individual cannot meet the above requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration

2. Dietitian State licensure (LDN) in the designated state of work

3. One year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian (preferred)

4. Computer experience preferred (experience with google drive)

5. Must be able to travel to buildings that are designated to the employee to provide on-site services per company policy

JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Facility administrator, Director of Operations, and RDO (if applicable)