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Position Title: Registered Dietitian
FLSA STATUS:         Exempt
REPORTS TO:         Director of Nursing    
SUPERVISES:           N/A
DEPARTMENT:      Nursing
COMPANY:              OMHC/The Overlook

 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations and established facility policies and procedures.  POSITION DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 individualized 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.
• Collaborates, develops, updates, and participates in nutritional care plans as needed.
• Observes resident meal service, food, and fluid intake to ensure diets are correct and modifications are followed.
• Educates and counsels residents, families and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modifications.
• Evaluate and select nutritional supplements as needed for residents.
• 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 quarterly and annual nutrition assessments.
• Conducts audits of relevant nutritional care on a routine basis.
• 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.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.  Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.  Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations. 
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. 
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.  Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Keeps up to date with the latest nutrition research and trends.
• Attends morning meetings in person.
• Training and supervising of dietary staff.
• Address and resolve dietary-related complaints by residents and family members.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university. Required
• 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.  Required
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. Required
• Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must work well with others, have effective training and supervisory skills, and be able to identify and address problems effectively.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW:

The Overlook is a non-profit organization operating since 1911 and offering a full continuum of care and services for older adults in MA. The organization embraces its rich history and heritage, owning and managing 218 Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages, 28 Enhanced Care Private Suites, a 14- Suite Assisted Living Memory Care neighborhood, 27-unit Short-term Post-Acute Rehabilitation, 112-bed Long Term Care Skilled Nursing, as well as Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty and Care Management divisions.

The Overlook and its 3 subsidiaries are based in Charlton, MA, with satellite home health and hospice offices across the state. The organization employs approximately 600 talented and compassionate Team Members and serves 1,500+ Residents/Patients.

The Overlook has a Vision to design a mixed-use Community beyond its singular function as a Retirement Community, a pedestrian-friendly, walkable "Village Center" environment, with select retailers, restaurants featuring fresh, locally sourced food, a brewery, a large banquet, and events center, enriching programs, health and wellness-focused on mind, body and spirit, and more. The Overlook’s bucolic setting on 450 acres of beautiful New England countryside, 16 miles of nature trails, a dog park, and a wealth of amenities offer limitless possibilities in helping us reposition our Campus.

THE OVERLOOK WAY:

All Team Members of The Overlook must embrace and commit to conducting themselves at all times in support of our 28 Guiding Principles, Culture of Excellence, and core values, which form the foundation of our unique culture. The Overlook strives to exceed expectations, inspire and "Do what's best for those we serve."

Integrity: saying what you mean, meaning what you say (in action and words), even if it hurts you personally or professionally

Respect for Individual Choice: empowering and supporting others in their Self-determination for health and well-being, as they define it

Compassion: understanding and empathy for others

Creativity/Innovation: thinking wildly, planning accordingly

Grace: putting people at ease, without compromising performance or outcomes

JUST SOME OF OUR BENEFITS AND PERKS:

1. Solid Track Record of Promoting
2. Team Members from within
3. Plenty of Free Parking
4. Free Daily Lunch on
5. Campus
6. Vacation, Sick, Holiday Time + Floating Holidays
7. Travel Reimbursement
8. Professional Development
9. Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts
10. Employee Assistance Programs
11. Tuition Reimbursement
12. Short + Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
13. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
14. Access to Fitness Center, Pool, and Onsite Massages

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Overlook will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective Team Members and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The Overlook is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, The Overlook will better serve our communities. The Overlook is an employment-at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, The Overlook prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

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