Dietitian, Sr. reviews physicians diagnosis and designs and implements therapeutic nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Being a Dietitian, Sr. educates and provides guidance to staff, patients, and families regarding diet and food plans. Administers and advises food service operations to ensure menus comply with prescribed nutritional plans. Additionally, Dietitian, Sr. may supervise less experienced dieticians. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Dietitian, Sr. work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Dietitian, Sr. typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Required Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.
Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides registered dietitian services in one or more sites according to policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Assesses/Monitors the residents’ nutritional status and provides recommendations to clinical/medical staff.
Develops and updates nutritional care plans as needed.
Observes resident meal service to ensure diets are correct and modifications are followed.
Educates residents, families and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modification.
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that modified texture or therapeutic diets are in compliance with the resident’s medical condition.
Reviews menu changes to ensure compliance with the facility’s policy and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
Updates diet orders and menu changes as required.
Conducts audits of relevant nutritional care on a routine basis.
Dietitian-Job Description
Completes nutritional assessments on residents on admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and with any change in condition as per guidelines.
Completes assigned sections in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as per facility policy and procedure, and ensures the accuracy of the information provided.
Performs regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Monitors residents for weight changes, nutrition support, and skin breakdown, and makes recommendations as needed.
Participates in inspection surveys, ensuring compliance with nutritional and dietary policies and procedures as per state and federal guidelines.
Pay Range
37.88$ - 40.00$ an hour
Part Time Position - 8 hours a week
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