Job id: 744447

Department: FSSA

Position: Registered dietitian

Location: Richmond State Hospital, 498 NW 18th Street, Richmond IN 47374

Duration: Months

Shift 1: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Registered dietitian for Richmond State Hospital.
• Position is 40 hours a week, Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday requirements.
• There is a possibility for a hybrid schedule after the first 30 days. Hybrid schedule would be 2 days remote,

A Day In The Life:

• The essential functions of this role are as follows:
• Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance to nutritional, and safety.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Advise patients and staff on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine the nutritional needs and diet restrictions of the patient.
• Record diet histories and assessments, charts, and progress notes.
• The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
• Optional requirement to be registered as a dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of modern dietetics and institutional management gained through experience.
• Working knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in quantity food service and the care necessary to conserve all resources.
• Ability to plan menus and oversee personnel in modified and regular diet preparation and service.
• Ability to conduct food service and/or nutrition-related training programs.
  Ability to interact with the treatment team, medical and administrative staff, and patients.

Responsibility:

• While not the final authority, the incumbent must exercise judgment in applying alternatives and in conferring with medical/nursing staff and dietary supervisors related to unusual dietary problems or concerns.
• Unusual problems or deviations from guidelines are discussed with a supervisor who otherwise reviews work periodically for the accomplishment of objectives.
• Personal Work Relationships:
• Works with patients, physicians, and other clinical staff as required, hospital department heads, students, commercial vendors, the general public, and the community sector.

Required skills:

• Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of modern dietetics and institutional management gained through experience.
• Working knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in quantity food service and the care necessary to conserve all resources.
• Ability to plan menus and oversee personnel in modified and regular diet preparation and service.
• Ability to conduct food service and/or nutrition-related training programs.
• Ability to interact with the treatment team, medical and administrative staff, and patients.
• Prior experience working in an in-patient facility, preferably mental health, behavioral, or substance misuse setting.
• Registered dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.