Registered Dietitian

Job Details

Job Location
Silver Star (Pace Program)4010 22nd Street - Lubbock, TX

Position Type
Full-time

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree Dietetics/Nutrition

Salary Range
$54,264.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage
Local Travel/Less than 25%

Job Shift
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Category
Health Care

Description

StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian to join its outstanding team at Silver Star supporting the aging and elderly community.

Responsibilities:

• Performs the assessment of nutritional status and dietary needs of Silver Star participants and development of a plan for the provision of adequate dietary intake to enable participants to achieve their optimal level of independent functioning.
• Provides necessary consultation and teaching to clients, families, and the health team.
• Monitors and oversees food services, including congregate meals.
• Coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling of participants in a variety of settings.

Essential Duties:

• Assesses and evaluates participant's nutritional status, utilizing various lab values and physical assessments, obtaining primary care provider's orders as required, to ensure adequate dietary intake to enable participant to achieve his/her optimal level of independent functioning.
• Communicates comprehensive assessment with IDT (Interdisciplinary team) and adjust plan of care of participant according to assessment and needs of the participant.
• Develop a plan for the provision of adequate dietary intake to enable participant to achieve his/her optimal level of independent functioning.
• Monitors and oversees food modifications, kitchen, and food service dining area for conformance with prescribed diets and standards, to ensure the cleanliness of food service area at Silver Star and meals meets nutritional standards for program participants.
• Educates the participant's family or other caregivers about the need for and preparation of therapeutic diets, as part of the treatment plan, to promote the growth of the nutrition services within the Silver Star program.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current
• literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Monthly report of all supplements, nutritional interventions and tube feedings.

Schedule:This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree/master's in nutrition from an ACEND approved/accredited dietetic program.
• Completed an accredited supervised practice (internship) through an ACEND accredited dietetic internship.
• Passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam. Passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam.
• Licensure as a Dietician/Nutrition Specialist (RD) in Texas.
• Experience with elderly and frail population.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of human nutrition and diet therapy principles and practices.
• Knowledge of food service operations, including food preparation, sanitation, and procurement and menu planning principles and practices.
• Ability to formulate treatment plans and make clinical judgements involving diet therapy, and the ability inspect and evaluate food preparation and service for conformance with standards.
• Ability to instruct others in individual diet therapy, general nutrition principles, and food selection and preparation.
• Ability to maintain records, complete assessments, monitor safety measure in the kitchen such as temperatures in refrigerators in kitchen and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to adapt work load sure stressful situations.
• Skill in communication, including written and oral.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here's why you should choose StarCare:

1. Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
2. Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
3. Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
4. Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us
5. Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We've been waiting for you

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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