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Registered Dietician

2 months ago


Modesto, United States Modesto Post Acute Center Full time
Modesto Post Acute Center -

POSITION SUMMARY   

 

The purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the overall operation of the dietary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator. 

 

The Registered Dietician will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

 

        Monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the department

        Forecasting the budgeting needs of the department

        Partnering with the Director or Manager of Dietary Services

        Performing weekly inspections of dietary measures to assure quality control is being maintained

        Reviewing menus prior to food preparation

        Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident

        Planning special diet menus as prescribed by the physician

        Assuring all meals are served on time; including snacks

        Assisting in the planning of the residents discharge dietary needs

        Ensuring food service equipment is clean and operable

        Checking food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets for regulatory compliance

        Ensuring charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of meals provided

        Adhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facility

        Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

        Participating in facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are noted

        Serving and participating on various committees (Policy Advisory, Quality Assessment and Assurance, etc.)

        Submitting accident/incident reports to the Business Office within (24) hours of occurrence

        Providing written or oral reports to the Administrator, management or other departments when requested

 

 Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

 

REQUIREMENTS  

 

Education / Licensure  

        Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university

        Must possess active unencumbered CA Dietician License

 

Qualifications / Experience   

        Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in food services for skilled nursing facility or hospital

        Must have received training in food management 

        Must be knowledgeable of food procedures

        Must be able to communicate and present effectively to all levels of management 

        Must be able to interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.

 

Working Conditions  

        Work environment may be warm

        May encounter frequent interruptions

        May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

        May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

        Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.)

        May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

        May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

 

Physical Requirements   

        Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

        Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

        Ability to read fine print on labels and menus 

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