Registered Dietitian at The Orchards

Chester, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

5000.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutritional Assessments, Diet Order Processing, Compliance, Food Service Supervision, Sanitation Management, Weight Reviews, PDPM Parameters, Care Plan Development, Regulatory Documentation, Dietary Planning, Qapi Participation, Geriatric Communication, Delegation, Follow-through, Culinary Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description $5000.00 Sign on Bonus!!!!!!! Summary Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for the procurement, preparation, and service of meals as well as the general supervision of food service personnel. The Registered Dietitian will maintain a sanitary kitchen and dining room in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Registered Dietitian will complete nutritional assessments, process diet orders, and uphold compliance as it relates to the nursing home dietary function. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teamwork with the following and all other duties and responsibilities assigned. 1. Reviews resident weights monthly or as needed with appropriate documentation for compliance. 2. Establish nutritional needs with appropriate diagnosis within the PDPM parameters. 3. Ensure completion of initial, quarterly, and annual assessment reports, progress notes, individualized care plans, daily participation notes, and correspondence within required timeframes. 4. Documents information required by federal, state, and local authorities pertaining to the environment of care in a timely manner. Collects data in person or through logs maintained by subordinates. Works with and coordinates responsibilities with the Culinary Services Chef. 5. Ensure that food and supplies are stored, used, prepared, and disposed of in a safe and proper manner in accordance with organizational, professional and regulatory standards. 6. Determine client diet needs and develop appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with the Registered Dietician, and in conjunction with physician’s orders. 7. Participates in Quarterly Qapi and Weekly Quarterly Measures Program. 8. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition (RD). Complete annual state mandated training requirements. Licensed in West Virginia and Ohio. (Preferred) Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional or West Virginia Dietitian License Other Skills and Abilities Skills specific for communicating with geriatric residents are needed. Delegation and follow-through are essential for completing projects. The Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. As part of The Orchards team, you can help our residents experience the best service and quality care during their nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living stays. At The Orchards, we care for mind, bodies and souls. Requirements Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk throughout the buildings and grounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand when talking with someone in the hallway or to repair a piece of equipment; sit at a desk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel when using the telephone or computer; reach with hands and arms for binders or tools and in the course of performing cooking or cleaning functions. Climb or balance on ladders; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when assessing the need for cleaning needs and to place items in or get items from low drawers or shelves; talk or hear to give and receive instructions from residents and staff; and smell for unusual odors throughout the complex. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, which is generally food or equipment for food preparation. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus when driving; close vision and ability to adjust focus for reading, switching from reading a computer screen or printed document to viewing the office area, and having to alternate from seeing at a distance to items close at hand; and color vision to see variations in surfaces or texture.

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian oversees the procurement, preparation, and service of meals, along with the general supervision of food service personnel and maintaining sanitary conditions in accordance with regulations. Key duties include completing nutritional assessments, processing diet orders, and ensuring compliance related to the nursing home dietary function.