What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Dietitian- Long Term Care position at Long term Healthcare Facility?
Must be willing to travel to Austin, McGregor, Arlington, Vernon and Lindale, Texas when needed.
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Position Purpose:
Planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations and established facility policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides registered dietitian services in one or more sites according to policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Assesses/Monitors the residents’ nutritional status and provides recommendations to clinical/medical staff.
Develops and updates nutritional care plans as needed.
Observes resident meal service to ensure diets are correct and modifications are followed.
Educates residents, families and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modification.
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that modified texture or therapeutic diets are in compliance with the resident’s medical condition.
Reviews menu changes to ensure compliance with the facility’s policy and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
Updates diet orders and menu changes as required.
Conducts audits of relevant nutritional care on a routine basis.
Completes nutritional assessments on residents on admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and with any change in condition as per guidelines.
Completes assigned sections in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as per facility policy and procedure, and ensures the accuracy of the information provided.
Performs regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Monitors residents for weight changes, nutrition support, and skin breakdown, and makes recommendations as needed.
Participates in inspection surveys, ensuring compliance with nutritional and dietary policies and procedures as per state and federal guidelines.