Dietitian, RD

4 weeks ago

LauderdalebytheSea, United States HC&N Healthcare Solutions Full time
Dietician

Premier LTC facility Ft. Lauderdale, FL is seeking a full time Dietician to join our team. Our Facility's mission is to promote and maintain each individual's highest level of independence and health in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

Dietician Responsibilities Include:
  • Assess, plan, coordinate and document resident's nutritional care. Instruct residents, families, and staff concerning essentials of nutrition for residents on therapeutic diets as prescribed by the physician.
  • Maintains records on resident's diets and advises physicians, nursing and dietary staff of all information pertinent to their areas of responsibility. Charts progress notes on resident's medical record.
  • Oversees the accuracy of compliance to the diet order as prescribed by the physician. Calculates tube feedings, diets, and intakes where appropriate and communicates with production personnel concerning specific requirements.
  • Inspects food for quality, appearance, taste and temperature. Pin-points problem areas and recommends solutions to improve work flow, quality or volume.
  • Works closely with the department head, food service supervisors, and other disciplines to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency and economy in managing details of the job.
  • Demonstrates knowledge, respect and sensitivity of resident's rights as identified within the Resident Bill of Rights and facility policy and mission statement. Assures confidentiality of all resident information.
Dietician Qualifications/Requirements:
  • FL Registered Dietician
  • Experience in a long-term care setting, preferred.
  • Knowledge of Florida regulatory standards.
  • A team player, cooperative with co-workers of all disciplines.
  • Able to function both under supervision and independently, when situations warrant.
  • Able to communicate tactfully and effectively with physicians, supervisors, staff and other disciplines.
  • Must be computer literate and possess strong organizational skills.

We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a family orientated pleasant working environment.

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