SUMMARY
Responsible
for assisting in the planning, organization, development, implementation, and
monitoring of clinical nutrition for skilled nursing centers through
communication, participation in meetings and strategic initiatives. Works in collaboration with the Dining
Services team in the skilled nursing center to facilitate a seamless approach
to Dining and Nutrition Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists
with developing, coordinating, overseeing, and implementation of clinical
nutrition strategic initiatives, projects, survey management, trainings, best
practices, resources, and procedural guidelines in accordance with current
federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing centers, and as
may be directed by leadership.
- Assists
with implementation and maintenance of an ongoing quality assurance program for
nutritional services and management. This includes reports, audits,
evaluations, etc.
- Follows
knowledge of current industry trends, evidence based practice recommendations,
professional standards, and regulatory guidance. Maintains appropriate credentials and
continuing education.
- Participates
in Dining and Nutrition strategic planning meetings. Contributes to the work of committees,
workgroups, project management, financial plans regarding dining and
nutritional services, and other collaborative efforts of the organization.
- Provides
communication with leadership and other regional support routinely and as
needed regarding nutritional services and management, skilled nursing center
opportunities or needs, and outcomes.
- Provides
input and guidance to skilled nursing center leadership and physicians
regarding nutritional services and management.
This includes participating in center surveys and assisting with
reviewing and providing recommendations for a plan of correction for dining and
nutritional services.
- Provides
onsite skilled nursing center visits to provide service and support for food
service managers related to nutritional services and management. This includes review of patient clinical
nutrition documentation, outcomes, and delivery of nutritional services with
meal service.
- Performs
other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Dietetics and registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.
- Licensed
as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
- Extensive
knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and registered dietitian standards of
practice.
- Extensive
knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing patient care and treatment
and related services or activities
- Ability
to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise
manner, both orally and in writing.
- Serv
Safe Certified
EEO / M/ F/ D/ V/ Drug Free Workplace
