What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Geiss MED?
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The registered dietician plans, organizes, and conducts dietician education for nursing
personnel and other personnel. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary group with
expertise in nutritional care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care which is based on an assessment of
nutritional needs as part of the patient’s total plan of care. Evaluates and reports results
appropriately.
2. The dietician works with the referring physician and interdisciplinary group to provide
appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers in the home setting. They
evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selections and
economics, and adapting plans to the individual’s illness, as indicated. They will
reevaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care either at the patient’s
residence or by phone.
3. Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through written
record systems.
4. Records subjective and objective information, assessment, treatment plan, and current
progress notes in the patient’s clinical records including a discharge summary.
5. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
6. Complies with the organization’s policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality and
safety of patient records so that no information is divulged to other than proper users.
7. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and
activities.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Prefer Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in foods, nutrition, or
dietetics, and successfully completion of an internship or equivalent experience.
2. Requires successful completion of courses in methods and principles of teaching.
3. Requires membership and registration in the American Dietetic Association.
4. Is licensed by appropriate state(s), if applicable.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
7. Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of foods/fluids for terminally ill
individuals.
8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or
organization requirements and is in good working order.
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Dietetics
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Orange, CA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55 - $65