What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Fair Acres Geriatric Center?
Fair Acres is the largest skilled nursing facility in Delaware County, we are owned and operated by the County of Delaware. Fair Acres is proud to offer our residents long term care, short term rehabilitation, respite care and hospice services. We are members of the Pennsylvania Association of County Affiliated Homes, and we are proud to serve as a geriatric training site for local colleges, universities, and nursing schools.
Fair Acres offers competitive compensation, great benefits- including a pension, a pleasant working environment, and the opportunity to make a difference!
RD or RD Eligible Dietitian Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assesses the nutritional status adult and geriatric patients through documentation in the medical record.
- Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment, and interpretation of laboratory values.
- Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members.
- Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
- Adheres to Organization confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal and state
- Completes all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
- Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.
- Participates in Organization-wide and Department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition discipline
- RD or RD eligible; PA State Licensure required
- Experience in long-term care preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.97 - $39.29 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $39