What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Dietitian Long Term Care position at Hutchinson Health and Rehab?
We are currently looking for a Regional Dietitian - Competitive Wages, Benefits, & Paid Travel
Hybrid role - both onsite and work from home
- Travel required 50% of the time
Facilities covered located in: Colby, Downs, Haviland, Hutchinson, McPherson, Onaga, Pratt, Smith Center, Wakefield, Wilson - KS.
RD is responsible for supporting the daily operations of foodservice department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal/ state regulations. The candidate must provide leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and client expectations are satisfactorily met; responsible for department activities, exercising initiative and independent judgment in performance of tasks; and must be pleasant, respectful, and courteous to residents, families, visitors and fellow employees at all times.
Must be: Licensed and Registered Dietitian in applicable state(s)
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide support to newly hired and non-certified managers in assigned region.
Assist as directed with education and training for dietary managers in assigned region.
Provide clinical dietitian services including but not limited to documentation and participation in community clinical meetings both in person and remotely according to current practice standards.
Monitors and performs sanitation and safety inspections monthly and as needed.
Monitors and performs meal service inspections monthly and as needed.
Enforces state and federal regulations.
Assist with completion of mock surveys.
Assist in projects as needed under the direction of the Director of Food Hospitality & Nutrition.
Attends and helps with planning and preparation for Dietary Manager meetings.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Required: Skill in motivating, coaching, and supervising foodservice personnel • Intermediate computer skills • Mathematical and numerical skills; mechanical aptitude helpful • Effective written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated organizational skills • Current awareness of legislation and regulations influencing the practice of standards of care • Licensed and Registered Dietitian in applicable state(s)
Preferred: Experience in foodservice management • Experience in long term care setting