This position is PRN.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics required. Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable to practice in the State of North Carolina, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
2. Experience: Minimum of one year's experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
3. Competency: Position specific competencies for the Registered Dietitian will be met prior to assuming participant care

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts an initial comprehensive nutritional assessment on all Carolina SeniorCare participants upon enrollment. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
• Conducts and an in-person reassessment minimally on an annual basis or as needed. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Monitors monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing, swallowing, mood changes hydration status, intake, skin breakdown, reports changes to the Interdisciplinary Team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.
• Documents nutrition notes and all other pertinent activities in the participant’s medical record according to Carolina SeniorCare standards. Provides nutritional counseling and education for Carolina SeniorCare program participants and or caregivers using appropriate materials.
• Provides nutritional educational programs to own department or other departments/Carolina SeniorCare staff. Assists in monitoring meals, including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.
• Develops and implements the nutritional components of participant plan of care including active participation and development of therapeutic dining programs. Maintains supplement/snack/bag lunch lists and dietary census for Carolina SeniorCare participants.
• Directs, supervises, performs initial and annual competencies on, and evaluates the performance of the Food Services Supervisor. Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of direct reports are defined and understood
• Oversees maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen. Monitors portion control; appropriate serving of food; adherence to therapeutic diets, purchasing and inventory of food.
• Responsible for the management of therapeutic diets, including modification to meet individual participant needs, and physician orders. Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Acts as liaison with contracted meal service to ensure meals meets the needs of the Carolina SeniorCare participants.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures for nutrition and dining services. Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
• Performs other duties/projects and participates on other committees as requested.

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, NC 27292: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person