Registered Dietitian

Under the guidance of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, is responsible for the implementation of the nutrition care program based on established objectives, standards, policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations. Assists in the maintenance of sound inter-departmental relations and the integrating of the Dining Services department with the community plan of operations. Responsible for the nutrition care throughout the community

Available Hours- 32 hours bi-weekly. Typically, 9am-5:30pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday with some flexibility.

•  Provides medical/clinical nutrition therapy for community resident population, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, nutrition intervention/monitoring and nutrition education to community residents and families. Attends care plan meetings as required.
•  Completes all required nutritional assessments, resident care plans and pertinent/high risk charting in resident medical records (EMR) as assigned and/or per CMS guidelines.
•  Monitors EMR and related reports on a daily basis. Assists the food and nutrition team with updating house diet orders, resident meal preferences at time of service, updating menu selection sheets for meal production, reviewing food production tally as needed for daily meal service.
•  Implements diet plans and physician's diet orders using appropriate modifications. Identifies nutrition concerns and makes appropriate referrals.
•  Assists with supervising preparation and service of therapeutic diets and recommended supplementation.
•  Ensures resident satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.
•  Assures menu and foods provided meet regulated nutritional standards and food safety requirements per food and nutrition services regulations.
•  Participates with the Dining Services team in daily meal rounds to monitor quality and accuracy of menu items with each cycle menu.
•  Prepares, plans, and conducts departmental meetings and in-service programs.
•  Provides education to team members of all departments as requested.
•  Creates an enjoyable dining experience for residents and their guests.
•  Serves on committees and in professional organizations as required.
•  Maintains accreditation through attendance/participation in continuing education and training to maintain status of Registered/Licensed Dietitian.
•  Remains current and knowledgeable of all regulatory changes to develop and implement all necessary changes per recommended/mandatory time frames.

• Must be a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Certified in Serv-Safe or obtains certification within six months of hire.
• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic diets as outlined in the departmental diet manual, nutritional assessment parameters, dining service operation and public relations, CMS LTC guidelines, food service software and EMR