Registered Dietitian

Virginia Health Services is hiring a Registered Dietitian, located in Newport News, VA!

The Registered Dietitian will function as an internal consultant advising the Dietary Departments of VHS facilities to ensure that patients' nutritional needs are addressed through proper food production, preparation, and delivery systems in accordance with the standards of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) under the direction of the Senior Vice President/designee. Advises and instructs VHS Dietary Department managers and staff to ensure the patients' nutritional health and welfare are addressed and safeguarded in accordance with local, state and federal nursing home regulations and the guidelines of the American Dietetic Association.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients' nutritional status upon admission and as required.
• Addresses patients' nutritional needs and develops treatment plans.
• Consults with patient and/or responsible party to address nutritional status and plans for treatment.
• Participates in the management of food acquisition, production, preparation and delivery to ensure maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Attends and participates in committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote and demonstrates positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers,residents and visitors.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the above stated essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Health or equivalent field.
• Registered Dietitian (R.D).
• Computer experience required.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk and travel between facilities.
• Thirty day working notice is required for voluntary termination of employment.

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200 employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.