What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian - PRN position at Senior LIFE?
Overview
PRN - Daylight
Steelton, PA
ADA Registered Dietitian and valid Driver's License required
Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.
To fulfill this mission, Senior LIFE is seeking hardworking, dedicating and compassionate professionals to join its team, with the Registered Dietitian being one of the most important roles.
The ideal candidate must be an ADA Registered Dietitian, have a valid driver's license, and must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population.
Schedule of the Registered Dietitian
- Monday - Friday, Daylight
- No Evenings, No Weekends, No Holidays
Benefits of the Dietitian
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Matching 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays Off
- Paid Mileage
- Paid Travel Time
Requirements of the Dietitian
- Must be ADA Registered Dietitian
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population
Responsibilities of the Registered Dietitian:
This position oversees all nutrition and nutrition-related education throughout the center, including:
- Developing comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with his/her care plan
- Implementing nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluating members for improvement/change
- Visiting in-home members to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, then conducting ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance
- Communicating nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers
- Ensuring best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including food spoilage and sanitation
- Managing and working within the LIFE Center nutritional budget
- Working as part of a larger member interdisciplinary team, and serving as the voice of members’ nutrition/dietary needs
EOE
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