Registered Dietitian

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Conduct comprehensive Nutrition assessments to determine the nutrition needs, preferences and goals of 
  the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document direct care Nutrition interventions in accordance with physician 
  orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants' care plans including but not limited to 
  implementing and monitoring special diets and meal intake and providing nutrition 
  counseling to participants and families.
• Oversee the menu planning and meal delivery program to ensure that all safety and 
  regulatory requirements are met, and participants receive the correct special diets.
• Oversee the coordination of supplements as ordered.
• Provide staff training to nursing and dietary staff on the meal delivery program as needed.
• Manage the Nutrition staff including staff including hiring, training, supervising and 
  mentoring.
• Support the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move 
  through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.
• Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and 
  update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants' condition or psychosocial status.
• Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.
• Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information 
  about team members, participants, and families.
• Follow state, federal and facility policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality 
  Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Registered Dietician (RD) Credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Minimum of four years' experience managing nutrition services in a similar setting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Minimum of one year of experience with a frail or elderly population.
• (2) years' supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop 
  team members.
• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, 
  their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to 
  prioritize and manage people and projects.
• Highly motivated, inspirational leader who is able to innovatively engage, support and 
  remove barriers for the team to ensure the team consistently meet established goals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and 
  cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors' residents.