Dietician

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department, its programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written dietary policies and procedures. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Dietary Supervisor and/or Administrator as necessary/required concerning the operation of the Dietary Department.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator for their approval.
• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow facility's established procedures.
• Develop and implement a dietary service organization structure.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct dietary deficiencies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Dietary Department.
• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history.
• Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician for individual residents.
• Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders.
• Review the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility, as may be required, and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident's prescribed diet plan.
• Meet with dietary personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the Dietary Department, assist in identifying and correct problem areas, and/or the methods of improvement of services.
• Determine departmental staffing requirements necessary to meet the Dietary Department's needs.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate dietary services to assure that daily dietary services can be performed without interruption.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.

-Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.

-Have a Registered Dietician credential or a State certification to allow the individual to work as a Certified Dietician.

-Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.

-Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

-Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

-Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

-Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

ust possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

-Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the activities area (i.e. activities room, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, activities personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL TO OTHER FACILITIES

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

· Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent carrying of dietary supplies. Requires frequent pushing and pulling of carts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $38