Dietician
Company: Elderwood at North Creek
Location: Olmstedville
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Join Our Team: If making a difference in someone's life is
important to you, join our team today! Overview: Are you interested
in nutrition? Do you love Seniors? We want to talk with you!
Elderwood at North Creek is looking for a Registered Dietician!
This position is located in North Creek, NY. The Registered
Dietician team member assists with nursing the health and
well-being of our residents by being responsible for the nutrition
assessments of our residents and monitoring their progress, keeping
organized and cohesive documentation and conducting routine audits
related to nutrition and food services. Employee Perks!: 401K
Retirement Plan with Company Match, Enjoy a fun and diverse work
environment, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team,
Flexible Scheduling, Flexible Shifts, Free Hot and Iced Coffee,
Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, NEW
Weekly Pay Schedule!, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem
for prizes!, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while
providing top notch care Responsibilities: Dietician
Responsibilities:
- Completes nutrition assessments for the adult/geriatric
population in a long term care and sub-acute rehabilitation setting
in accordance with Elderwood policies and standards of care.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and appropriately documents
individualized nutrition care plans based on current best
practices.
- Provides nutrition counseling/education for residents and their
family members.
- Maintains resident nutrition information in the computer
system.
- Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement
initiatives related to nutrition and food service.
- Attends, and actively participates in, resident care plan
meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other
meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or
Director of Nutritional Services.
- Maintains a working knowledge of federal and state regulations
regarding nutritional services in the long term care setting.
- Serves as a nutrition consultant for the Administrator, Diet
Technician, Food Service Director, Dietary Supervisor, and
multidisciplinary medical team.
- Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic students and interns and as a
supervisor/mentor to the Diet Technician(s).
- Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff
upon request.
- Assists the Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor
with department oversight on an as-needed basis.
- Support and abide by Elderwood s Mission, Vision and
Values.
- Must abide by Elderwood s businesses code of conduct,
compliance and HIPAA policies.
- Adheres to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of
Conduct and Professional Standards. Qualifications: Dietician
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics
from an accredited educational program.
- Successful completion of an internship or equivalent clinical
management practice which would qualify for Professional
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Active and on-going Registration with the Commission on
Dietetic Registration.
- Active membership in The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
preferred.
- Certified Dietitian - Nutritionist (CDN) with The New York
State Department of Education or Licensure in the state of
employment (or to be obtained within one year from date of
hire).
- Long term care experience prefered.
- Computer skills and knowledge in nutritional software programs
preferred. Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be
vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to
provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical
exemption from vaccination. EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
Keywords: Elderwood at North Creek, Albany , Dietician, Other , Olmstedville, New York
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