Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Registered Dietitian plans, organizes, develops and directs the nutritional care of the residents. This is done in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, as well as guidelines and regulations that govern the facility.

This position is responsible for ensuring that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis to residents and staff.

The Registered Dietitian acts as a resource to the department manager in assisting that the department is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.

It is the duty of all employees to promote and support a resident centered care environment that ensures the treatment of all residents, family members, visitors, fellow employees and customers with kindness, respect, and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Commits to the Vincentian Collaborative System (VCS) mission to nurture and sustain a ministry of compassionate care that preserves the human dignity of persons within a diverse and changing society.

2. Upholds and promotes the VCS values of spirituality, compassion, quality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy and stewardship.

3. Promotes and supports a resident centered care environment that ensures the treatment of all residents, family members, visitors, fellow employees and customers with kindness, respect, and dignity.

4. Adheres to all facility and department work rules, policies and procedures.

5. Must have the ability to plan organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures of the department.

6. Assists in assuring department policies and procedures are current, accurate and in compliance with all laws and regulations.

7. Completes and / or reviews the dietary component of the resident assessment. This includes the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) and other authorized facility assessments.

8. Develops and reviews a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems / needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem / needs identified.

Review goals for modification, as necessary.

9. Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in long-term care.

10. Assist in developing policies and procedures governing the operations of the Dietary Services Department including nutrition care.

11. Responsible for department compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control and other departmental and facility policies and procedures.

12. Completes and / or reviews the dietary component of the resident assessment.

13. Performs job functions in a manner that promotes the efficient use of resources.

14. May act as manager in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager.

15. Responsible for meeting all state and federal guidelines pertaining to the position of Registered Dietitian.

16. Attends meetings where Dietary Department input is advantageous, functions as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

17. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

1. Mission the individual is committed to the Mission and Values of the Vincentian System. (Mission)

2. Delegation the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

Multiple Performance Factors)

3. Leadership the individual inspires and motivates others to perform at a high level, accepts feedback from others to enhance his / her own leadership skills.

Multiple Performance Factors)

4. Management Skills the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff;

provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth. (Multiple Performance Factors)

5. Judgment the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes decisions in a timely manner.

Multiple Performance Factors)

6. Financial Management the individual effectively manages finances for areas he / she oversees, as well as oversight of adherence to budgetary constraints.

Multiple Performance Factors)

7. Analytical the individual is able to prioritize work through analysis and understanding of diverse information. (Judgment)

8. Technological Skills- the individual has proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer literacy, computer keyboarding skills and knowledge of basic office equipment. (Job Knowledge)

9. Professional the individual exhibits a professional manner, is dependable and relates well to others including management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. (Professionalism)

10. Confidentiality the individual acts appropriately and responds effectively to all sensitive and confidential situations, inquiries or complaints.

Corporate Compliance / Confidentiality)

11. Integrity the individual possesses high ethical standards when dealing with others including management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. (Work Ethic)

12. Ethical the individual complies with the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan and demonstrates this to others at all times.

Corporate Compliance / Confidentiality)

13. Problem Solving the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully.

Problem Solving and Decision Making)

14. Communication Skills the individual writes and speaks clearly in completing assignments within the scope of their job responsibilities. (Communication)

15. Interpersonal Skills - the individual is able to effectively work with others in a team-oriented environment and effectively interact with fellow employees in both favorable and unfavorable circumstances. (Interpersonal Skills)

16. Planning / Organizing the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Productivity / Efficiency)

17. Adaptability the individual is easily adaptable in the work environment and is able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events.

Productivity / Efficiency)

18. Compliance the individual complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations to which the facilities are held responsible.

Corporate Compliance / Confidentiality)

19. Quality Management the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. (Quality)

20. Safety and Security the individual actively promotes and personally observes and complies with all safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. (Safety)

Education / Experience :

1. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

2. Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and / or licensed in Dietetics by the State of Pennsylvania.

3. Must possess a current, unencumbered and active Dietitian / Nutritionist license to practice as a Dietitian in Pennsylvania.

4. Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices, procedures, and regulations that apply to long-term care.

5. Experience in long-term care preferred.

6. Supervisory experience preferred.