Nutrition Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Vierra Communities Full time
Position Overview:

Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a unique health & rehabilitation experience.

We have a close-knit staff that strives to create the best community and experience for our residents.

Key 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.
  • 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.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
  • Referral Bonus Program (up to $1,000)
  • Sick Leave

Required Qualifications:

  • Registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association
  • 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.
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra Communities complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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