Meridian Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center

Location: WaterburyCT 06705 Document ID: AB132-4D6E Posted on: 2017-04-0504/05/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Part-time
Minimum Education: Associates2017-05-05
 

Registered Dietician

We are looking for a part time Registered Dietician in Meridian Manor, Waterbury, CT

Responsibilities include:

  • Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual and significant change reviews on residents according to federal and state guidelines.|
  • Review monthly and weekly weights to determine those residents which have had a significant change.
  • Complete nutritional reviews monthly on high risk residents (significant weight loss/ gain, pressure ulcer, hemodialysis, and tube fed).
  • Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans in order to develop and implement dietary care plans and provides nutritional counseling as needed.|
  • Attends and participates in care plan conferences, Quality Assurance, and other clinical meetings as directed.|
  • Consult with physicians and other health care personnel (Nurse Practitioners, Dialysis Dietitians, etc.) to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.
  • Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with the Dietary Supervisor.|
  • Attends and participates in morning meeting/ stand up to facilitate communication with the team.
  • Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as, state and federal regulations.
  • Monitor food control systems such as portion control, and conformance to physicians diet orders prior to delivery.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to meet all health, compliance, and competency requirements|
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • One professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
  • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
  • Ability to perform all assigned tasks in accordance with the Facility’s established policies and procedures, and as directed by supervisors.
  • |Ability to complete required orientation as directed by the facility.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Has successfully completed state required background check and is eligible to work in the facility.
  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory process i.e. Federal, and/ or State Regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the RAI Process.
  • Familiar with the Nutrition Care Process
  • Computer literacy skills.
  • Registered Dietitian. Registered with Commission Dietetic Registration. (CDR)
  • ​One (1) year clinical experience in health care setting or completion of an accredited internship.

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