Job Description
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Conduct comprehensive Nutrition assessments to determine the nutrition needs, preferences and goals of
the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans. -
Deliver and document direct care Nutrition interventions in accordance with physician
orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants' care plans including but not limited to
implementing and monitoring special diets and meal intake and providing nutrition
counseling to participants and families. -
Oversee the menu planning and meal delivery program to ensure that all safety and
regulatory requirements are met, and participants receive the correct special diets. -
Oversee the coordination of supplements as ordered.
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Provide staff training to nursing and dietary staff on the meal delivery program as needed.
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Manage the Nutrition staff including staff including hiring, training, supervising and
mentoring. -
Support the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move
through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner. -
Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and
update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants' condition or psychosocial status. -
Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.
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Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
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Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
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Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information
about team members, participants, and families. -
Follow state, federal and facility policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality
Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree preferred.
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Registered Dietician (RD) Credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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Minimum of four years' experience managing nutrition services in a similar setting.
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Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
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Minimum of one year of experience with a frail or elderly population.
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(2) years' supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop
team members. -
Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
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Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors,
their families and interdisciplinary team members. -
Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to
prioritize and manage people and projects. -
Highly motivated, inspirational leader who is able to innovatively engage, support and
remove barriers for the team to ensure the team consistently meet established goals. -
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and
cultures. -
Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors' residents.