A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
Registered Dietitian Westborough HealthCare - 2.9 Westborough, MA Job Details 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Long term care experience Bachelor's degree Dietetics Registered Dietitian Full Job Description Part Time Position Registered Dietitian for Westborough Healthcare At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job - it's a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply "meeting the needs" of its residents.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Dietitian (RD) completes all required nutritional assessments and documentation according to state and federal regulations. The RD works within the facility in order to provide nutritional expertise and dietary oversight from a clinical standpoint to the facility kitchen operations.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Complete required nutritional assessments and documentation according to state and federal regulations. Plan and write menu cycles, ensure nutritional adequacy in menus for the specific population according to regulations, have oversight of the serving of food and the quality of food served. Keep inventories of nutritional supplements and products that are ordered through Nursing and Nutrition Services for special diets, including but not limited to tube feeding formulas, various nutritional supplements, thickener packets and liquid thickeners. Work with Nursing to provide nutritional supplements for wound care for all residents and implement, change, or discontinue appropriate nutritional interventions as part of wound healing process. Provide diet and nutrition education to residents, family members and staff as needed during care plan meeting and on an ongoing basis. Monitor nutritional status of residents in long term care and Rehab center. Complete nutritional assessments and complete / review RAI, and care plan processes. Assist facilities in identifying clinical nutrition problems and work toward solutions. Participate in efforts to improve and maintain acceptable clinical indicators.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of the required program and internship, and passing score on Registered Dietitian Examination by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Massachusetts. Experience in healthcare food service working in a Dietitian position or a similar environment required. Most have Long Term Care experience. ServSafe or other similar national food safety certification preferred. Must maintain all appropriate registrations, licensure, continuing education credits, or other such requirements in good standing as needed to maintain employment. Sufficient knowledge of food production and distribution, to evaluate meal quality, dinning programs and texture modified diet preparation. Ability to multi task and prioritize when needed, comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Benefits include but not limited to: Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us. DIETITIANOS
